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R665 XRJ

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,841 mi
Last recorded52,841 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 XRJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2017 52,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,795 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 44,795 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,026 miles

Break pedal feels slighly spongy

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 33,813 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Break pedal feels slighly spongy

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,863 miles

Under body slightly corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 24,029 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,029 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 18,075 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 17,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 17,712 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,075 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,161 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,728 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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R665 XRJ is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R665 XRJ, 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 R665 XRJ registered?

R665 XRJ is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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