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R76 EHS

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,115 mi
Last recorded119,115 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 EHS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 119,115 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 119,084 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 113,055 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside washer inop

second hand parts used for repair

Fail 3 Aug 2009 113,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

offside washer inop

Pass 12 Aug 2008 80,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 washer inop

park brake high

Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,177 miles

offside parking brake low

Pass 15 Aug 2006 72,582 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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R76 EHS is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R76 EHS, 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 R76 EHS registered?

R76 EHS is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R76 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 EHS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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