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R971 GBE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,373 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 92,373 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,634 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 86,543 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust front pipe/cat.slight wear to wishbone bushes.slight knock in steering column.suspension groans

Pass 19 Jul 2007 77,554 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 72,373 miles

ADEVISE WIPER BLADES

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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R971 GBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R971 GBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R971 GBE registered?

R971 GBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R971 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R971 GBE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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