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R773 VLR

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,762 mi
Last recorded25,762 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 VLR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 25,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES !!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,569 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,121 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 25,121 miles

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 24,431 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 24,431 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,415 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 23,415 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,383 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 21,427 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,458 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,556 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,223 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,953 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 14,684 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 VLR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R773 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 R773 VLR registered?

R773 VLR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R773 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 VLR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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