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R871 TWG

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,038 mi
Last recorded84,038 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 TWG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,038 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,577 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 80,725 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

floorpan corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,295 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,025 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,467 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,323 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 75,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 72,856 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,379 miles

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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R871 TWG is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R871 TWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R871 TWG registered?

R871 TWG is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R871 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 TWG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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