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R687 FAP

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,331 mi
Last recorded77,331 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 FAP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 77,331 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,331 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,973 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,775 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 73,517 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,261 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 55,563 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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R687 FAP is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R687 FAP, 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 R687 FAP registered?

R687 FAP is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R687 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 FAP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R687 FAP have outstanding finance?

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