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R756 VLR

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,880 mi
Last recorded90,880 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 VLR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 89,470 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,275 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 73,991 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 73,991 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 73,940 miles

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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R756 VLR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R756 VLR, 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 R756 VLR registered?

R756 VLR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R756 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R756 VLR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R756 VLR have outstanding finance?

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