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R873 TWG

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,323 mi
Last recorded99,323 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 TWG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 98,111 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 95,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 93,531 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 91,816 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 90,447 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 89,267 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 82,803 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 82,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R873 TWG is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R873 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 R873 TWG registered?

R873 TWG is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R873 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 TWG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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