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P731 UBE

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,655 mi
Last recorded67,655 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2007 67,655 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise back box exhaust incomplete

advise osr tyre nail in sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2006 59,344 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 59,344 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front top mounts slight play

mark on screen

o/s/f tyre at limit

Pass 8 Dec 2005 53,707 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 53,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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P731 UBE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 95,962 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P731 UBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P731 UBE registered?

P731 UBE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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