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R875 GTN

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,766 mi
Last recorded67,766 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 GTN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,766 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,711 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers door stay does not sucere door

n/s/r lsv to flexy brake pipe coverd in greas

o/s main brake pipe coverd in greas

Fail 18 Aug 2009 57,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

drivers door stay does not hold door open

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,542 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 46,493 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 41,410 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,534 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 39,534 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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R875 GTN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R875 GTN, 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 R875 GTN registered?

R875 GTN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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