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R804 CJW

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

107,145 mi
Last recorded107,145 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 CJW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 107,145 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 107,145 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 101,943 miles

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 101,943 miles

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 101,779 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 101,539 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 87,431 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 87,431 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R804 CJW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 95,962 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R804 CJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R804 CJW registered?

R804 CJW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R804 CJW shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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