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V237 HAR

1999 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,005 mi
Last recorded117,005 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 HAR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 117,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s Headlamp dirty inside.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 117,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s Headlamp dirty inside.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 113,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes greased

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 110,541 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear suspension has been lowered

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside headlights give poor image

nearside front and offside rear brakes sticking

offside front wheel arch trim insecure

pedal box has been repaired

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pipes have been greased

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 110,538 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear suspension has been lowered

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside headlights give poor image

nearside front and offside rear brakes sticking

offside front wheel arch trim insecure

pedal box has been repaired

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pipes have been greased

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 106,002 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 106,002 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 96,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 96,277 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 80,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 70,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 69,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

play in pedal box and steering column

Pass 8 Nov 2006 60,739 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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V237 HAR is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V237 HAR, 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 V237 HAR registered?

V237 HAR is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V237 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V237 HAR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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