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R751 GUF

1997 Seat Cordoba SX

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,789 mi
Last recorded99,789 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SX86,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 GUF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 99,789 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 99,776 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 91,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 84,561 miles

both frnt tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 May 2006 84,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 May 2006 84,559 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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R751 GUF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 86,520 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R751 GUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R751 GUF registered?

R751 GUF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R751 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 GUF shows 6 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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