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R958 NWN

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 NWN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2009 93,789 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre curbed

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,789 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre curbed

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Aug 2009 93,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2008 90,552 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 89,457 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 89,457 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 76,381 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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R958 NWN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 R958 NWN, 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 R958 NWN?

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What year was R958 NWN registered?

R958 NWN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R958 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 NWN 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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