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V166 DRC

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,614 mi
Last recorded67,614 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 DRC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 67,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 64,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 61,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 57,456 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 54,350 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 54,295 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 51,211 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 49,161 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 49,161 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 39,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,849 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2005 35,954 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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V166 DRC is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 81,436 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 V166 DRC, 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 27 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V166 DRC registered?

V166 DRC is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V166 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V166 DRC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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