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R878 GTN

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,087 mi
Last recorded125,087 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 GTN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 125,087 miles

front and rear number plate fadded

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 13 Sep 2008 114,935 miles

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

rear numberplate fadded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 96,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 81,664 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 81,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R878 GTN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R878 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R878 GTN?

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What year was R878 GTN registered?

R878 GTN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R878 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 GTN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R878 GTN have outstanding finance?

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