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R821 BBD

1997 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,732 mi
Last recorded124,732 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 BBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 124,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 122,695 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 122,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 119,598 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 116,344 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 111,811 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 105,082 miles

off side rear indicator faded

play from front top suspension mounts

slight play from rear wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Feb 2008 105,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear indicator faded

play from front top suspension mounts

slight play from rear wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2006 93,430 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 93,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R821 BBD is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R821 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 R821 BBD registered?

R821 BBD is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R821 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 BBD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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