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R773 BBD

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,171 mi
Last recorded101,171 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 BBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 101,171 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 93,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,666 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 67,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,432 miles

Note hony comb backgrounds on number plates fitted to vehicles after 51 plate are reason for failure .

Fail 27 Jul 2009 63,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Note hony comb backgrounds on number plates fitted to vehicles after 51 plate are reason for failure .

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,958 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 53,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,605 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 48,373 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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R773 BBD is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc 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 R773 BBD, 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 R773 BBD registered?

R773 BBD is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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