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R101 ENT

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,423 mi
Last recorded144,423 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 ENT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 144,423 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 131,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 131,307 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 115,260 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 115,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 103,664 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 89,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 75,304 miles

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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R101 ENT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R101 ENT, 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 R101 ENT registered?

R101 ENT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R101 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 ENT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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