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R944 CNW

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,763 mi
Last recorded140,763 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 CNW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 140,763 miles

both rear indicaters slightly discoloured

play both front strut top mounts

play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2008 140,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear indicaters slightly discoloured

play both front strut top mounts

play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Nov 2007 138,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2007 138,017 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2006 133,494 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chips in windscreen

rust on nearside rear floor pan

slight damage to offside rear wheel inner rim

some lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 14 Nov 2005 127,934 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 127,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R944 CNW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R944 CNW, 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 R944 CNW registered?

R944 CNW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R944 CNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R944 CNW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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