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R640 PSH

1997 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,050 mi
Last recorded131,050 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 PSH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 131,050 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 131,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 125,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 119,791 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 114,137 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 107,695 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 102,009 miles

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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R640 PSH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R640 PSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R640 PSH?

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What year was R640 PSH registered?

R640 PSH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R640 PSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 PSH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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