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R568 YFU

1997 Seat Cordoba S

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,803 mi
Last recorded77,803 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba S91,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 YFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2007 71,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2006 67,633 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 67,568 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R568 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba S in Black 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 R568 YFU, 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 R568 YFU registered?

R568 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R568 YFU safe to buy?

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