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R108 TSN

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,592 mi
Last recorded32,592 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 TSN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 32,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2016 32,571 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2015 25,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2014 23,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,908 miles

rear backbox deteriated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f shocker boot slightly deteriated

o/s/f shocker boot slightly deteriated

Pass 31 May 2012 21,347 miles

front subframe corroded

rear exhaust corroded and deterated

Fail 31 May 2012 21,347 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front subframe corroded

rear exhaust corroded and deterated

Pass 31 May 2011 20,800 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 20,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 19,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear door hinge slack.

Pass 30 May 2007 16,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 14,914 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 14,914 miles

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

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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R108 TSN is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R108 TSN, 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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R108 TSN is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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