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R638 DYS

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,703 mi
Last recorded81,703 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 DYS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 80,502 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 80,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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R638 DYS is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R638 DYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R638 DYS registered?

R638 DYS is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R638 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 DYS shows 3 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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