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R897 DWY

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,231 mi
Last recorded103,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 DWY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2007 103,231 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 103,231 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 87,304 miles

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

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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R897 DWY is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,330 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 R897 DWY, 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 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R897 DWY?

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What year was R897 DWY registered?

R897 DWY is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R897 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 DWY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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