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R172 EGY

1997 Seat Cordoba SX

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,319 mi
Last recorded84,319 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SX86,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 EGY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,319 miles

rear number plate has a slight water damage

Fail 18 Mar 2009 84,083 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 76,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,327 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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R172 EGY is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 86,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R172 EGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R172 EGY registered?

R172 EGY is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R172 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 EGY shows 4 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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