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R706 FAP

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,604 mi
Last recorded156,604 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 FAP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 156,604 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 156,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 144,253 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 144,253 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R706 FAP is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 95,962 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R706 FAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R706 FAP registered?

R706 FAP is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R706 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R706 FAP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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