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R637 XAT

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,975 mi
Last recorded61,975 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 XAT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,975 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,139 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 60,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 49,320 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 49,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise from rear brakes when pedal applied

Pass 26 Jul 2005 43,833 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R637 XAT is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 95,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R637 XAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R637 XAT registered?

R637 XAT is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R637 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R637 XAT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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