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R307 GDS

1997 Seat Cordoba S

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,159 mi
Last recorded109,159 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba S91,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 GDS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 109,159 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 99,474 miles

both front shockers have a slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 12 Dec 2006 99,473 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 88,037 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 88,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba S?

Based on 604 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,060
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 36
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
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R307 GDS is a 1997 Seat Cordoba S in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,707 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R307 GDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R307 GDS registered?

R307 GDS is a 1997 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R307 GDS safe to buy?

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