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R854 VOP

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,963 mi
Last recorded91,963 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 VOP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 91,963 miles

both floors slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

front tocentre exhaust has a slight blow

handbrake travel requires attention soon

offside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 24 May 2010 91,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both floors slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

front tocentre exhaust has a slight blow

handbrake travel requires attention soon

offside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 86,165 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 86,165 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 78,434 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 71,510 miles

front windscreen wipers smearing screen

intermittant operation of nearside front door not opening from inside.ok at time of test

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly + on 2.5mm

Fail 23 May 2007 71,510 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front windscreen wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly + on 2.5mm

Pass 23 May 2006 64,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leaking

Fail 23 May 2006 64,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant leaking

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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R854 VOP is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R854 VOP, 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 R854 VOP registered?

R854 VOP is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R854 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 VOP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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