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R775 JFH

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,423 mi
Last recorded81,423 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 JFH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,423 miles

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

both number plates starting to fade

suspension drops in mot possition

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,713 miles

front number plate cracked, rear number plate faided, front suspension drops in m o t position.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,460 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

Fail 4 Mar 2008 77,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,239 miles

Front bumper insecure

front num plate starting to fade

front suspension drops in mot possition

Fail 8 Mar 2007 75,197 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front num plate starting to fade./////// front suspension drops in mot possition .//////

Pass 4 Feb 2006 72,795 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 72,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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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R775 JFH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R775 JFH, 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 R775 JFH registered?

R775 JFH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R775 JFH safe to buy?

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