MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,808 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R823 MGC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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