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B6 JCP

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,358 mi
Last recorded195,358 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 JCP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 195,358 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2012 189,132 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 189,126 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 179,127 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 179,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 165,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

tow bar covered by plastics

Pass 24 Jul 2008 158,488 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 158,190 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 151,963 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 141,271 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light has 1 bulb out

n/s/rear bumpstop incomplete

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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B6 JCP is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 JCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B6 JCP registered?

B6 JCP is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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