CarVerify

Free Car Check

R105 NJT

1998 Seat Cordoba SE

Red Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

87,977 mi
Last recorded87,977 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba SE80,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 NJT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,977 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

foot brake slightly spongy.

nearside rear wheelbearing feels slightly rough when rotated.

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth and perished on the tread pattern.

rear number plate has dirty marks between layers

Fail 6 Apr 2009 87,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

foot brake slightly spongy.

nearside rear wheelbearing feels slightly rough when rotated.

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth and perished on the tread pattern.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,899 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 85,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 80,176 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 79,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Severe oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2006 72,326 miles

both front number plates deteriorating

n/s/f door mirror casing broken

n/s/r door sill corroded not holed

Fail 22 Mar 2006 72,326 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges present

Fail 10 Mar 2006 72,312 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

air con pipe chaffing on front slam panel

both number plates deteriorating

front brake imbalance at 21%

nearside front door mirror casing broken but not insecure or sharp jagged edges

radiator corroded at bottom corners

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Full Seat Cordoba SE reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R105 NJT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 80,566 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R105 NJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R105 NJT?

You can check the full history of R105 NJT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R105 NJT registered?

R105 NJT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R105 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 NJT shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R105 NJT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R105 NJT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.