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R823 MGC

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,808 mi
Last recorded105,808 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 MGC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 105,808 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 105,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

different sized tyres fitted to front axle than to the rear axle

Fail 16 Apr 2008 93,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

nearside front shocker has a light misting of oil

Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,736 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 62,454 miles

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 62,454 miles

Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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R823 MGC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R823 MGC, 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 R823 MGC registered?

R823 MGC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R823 MGC safe to buy?

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