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R963 NWN

1997 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,411 mi
Last recorded121,411 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 NWN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 121,411 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 112,176 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 94,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 81,329 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 81,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 63,970 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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R963 NWN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R963 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.

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How do I check the history of R963 NWN?

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What year was R963 NWN registered?

R963 NWN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R963 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 NWN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R963 NWN have outstanding finance?

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