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R957 YNB

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,552 mi
Last recorded79,552 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 YNB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,552 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 79,552 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2013 77,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 77,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 76,195 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 76,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 75,370 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 74,631 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,840 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 72,840 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,729 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Jun 2007 68,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,300 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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R957 YNB is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R957 YNB, 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 R957 YNB registered?

R957 YNB is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R957 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R957 YNB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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