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R715 GUF

1997 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,432 mi
Last recorded81,432 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 GUF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 81,401 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 14 May 2008 74,392 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 May 2008 74,328 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2007 67,094 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 67,080 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Side Skirts Fitted

Pass 16 May 2006 59,594 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 59,594 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R715 GUF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R715 GUF, 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 R715 GUF registered?

R715 GUF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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