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R995 FBX

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,695 mi
Last recorded134,695 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 FBX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 134,695 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 121,250 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 121,250 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 109,136 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,131 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s rear park brake outer cable damaged/split

Fail 9 Jun 2010 100,131 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

o/s rear park brake outer cable damaged/split

Pass 18 Jun 2009 92,514 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,765 miles

full vehicle identity number not regestered on system

Pass 18 Jun 2007 80,864 miles

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

full vin number not registered ...VSSZZZ6KZWR031317

Pass 15 Jun 2006 73,613 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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R995 FBX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R995 FBX, 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 R995 FBX registered?

R995 FBX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R995 FBX safe to buy?

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