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R870 HDF

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,610 mi
Last recorded62,610 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 HDF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,610 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s upper suspension mountings

Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,700 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 55,700 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,311 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 41,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,159 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,102 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,035 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2008 22,142 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,047 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,684 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 16,974 miles

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

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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R870 HDF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R870 HDF, 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 R870 HDF registered?

R870 HDF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R870 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 HDF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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