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R917 ETC

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,005 mi
Last recorded75,005 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 ETC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,005 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 74,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,080 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 71,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,833 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 60,363 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,946 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 49,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,638 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,664 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,811 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 38,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,229 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no. plate delaminating.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,218 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no. plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,801 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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R917 ETC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R917 ETC, 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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What year was R917 ETC registered?

R917 ETC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R917 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R917 ETC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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