MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?
Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R821 NBL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 86,520 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R821 NBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R821 NBL?
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What year was R821 NBL registered?
R821 NBL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R821 NBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R821 NBL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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