MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,929 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advanced travel & lateral play in handbrake lever,exhaust fowling rear axle beam & nsr floor,os floor starting to corrode,various slight body damage,front & rear undertrays fitted & ns plastic oversill,os oversill missing,
inner rear arches & parts of load space covered,osr wheel arch starting to corrode,starter motor faulty,jacking damage to os body sill lips,
new shock absorber fitted to osf,front suspension anti-roll bar bushes worn,slight perishing to various other suspension bushes,osf abs sensor lead insecure,GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION POOR
rear number plate starting to de-laminate,fade & disfigure,clutch worn & slipping,osf wiper blade split,front seat runners worn,os headlamp beam image vague,osf brake backplate damaged,rear suspension ride height lowered
slight bind to nsf & osr brakes,rear brakes poorly adjusted,advanced front & rear brake imbalance,nsr shock absorber dust boot split,slight cut in nsf tyre outer wall,all valve caps missing,slight kerb damage to some wheel rims,
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?
Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R709 EGH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.
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 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 R709 EGH, 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 R709 EGH registered?
R709 EGH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 22 August 1997.
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