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R663 FAA

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,161 mi
Last recorded75,161 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 FAA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust deterioated

centre exhaust clamp missing exhuast is secure

noise from offside front wheel when rotated

offside front tyre perished

offside rear floorpan corroded slightly

offside rear tyre mishaped

plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2013 69,236 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,120 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,120 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,865 miles

plastic covers on sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Oct 2010 57,863 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

plastic covers on sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 55,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/sf and n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 24 Oct 2007 51,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/sf and n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 21 Oct 2006 49,780 miles

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

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

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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R663 FAA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R663 FAA, 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 R663 FAA registered?

R663 FAA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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