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DCZ 1843

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,831 mi
Last recorded85,831 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1843
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 85,831 miles

lift to front strut mounts

nearside front tyre tread low

slight judder nearside front brake

spaceing on rear number plate(letters to numbers)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 85,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

handbrake travel

lift to front strut mounts

nearside front tyre tread low

rear brake inbalance

slight judder nearside front brake

spaceing on rear number plate(letters to numbers)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 50,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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DCZ 1843 is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DCZ 1843, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCZ 1843 registered?

DCZ 1843 is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DCZ 1843 safe to buy?

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