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R749 GUF

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,672 mi
Last recorded114,672 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 GUF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 114,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 105,265 miles

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2013 97,678 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2013 97,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades worn

rear number plate seprating

Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,561 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 40,894 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,464 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R749 GUF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R749 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 R749 GUF registered?

R749 GUF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R749 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R749 GUF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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