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S292 ORU

1971 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,499 mi
Last recorded89,499 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 ORU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 89,499 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 85,015 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 81,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,508 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,998 miles

Both front flexable brake hoses perished

Pass 9 Feb 2009 74,280 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 74,280 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 70,996 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 70,933 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 65,830 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 65,830 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 57,771 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 57,762 miles

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

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

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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S292 ORU is a 1971 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S292 ORU, 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 55 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 S292 ORU?

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What year was S292 ORU registered?

S292 ORU is a 1971 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is S292 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S292 ORU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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