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R873 GTN

1997 Seat Cordoba S

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,736 mi
Last recorded78,736 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba S91,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 GTN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 78,736 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 78,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,063 miles

Front no.plate damaged. N/s brake light dull. Exhaust slightly blowing.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,898 miles

Front tyres near limit.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,653 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre close to limits also perished.

Strong Advise front number plate.

Pass 11 Aug 2005 51,484 miles

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

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

front number plate getting dirty

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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R873 GTN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba S in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R873 GTN, 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 R873 GTN registered?

R873 GTN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R873 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 GTN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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