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R118 ENT

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

143,105 mi
Last recorded143,105 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 ENT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 143,105 miles

1) rear number plate discoloured 2) tyres 195 50 15 fronts 195 55 15 rears 3) front tyres worn on edges 4) n/s front tyre sidewall damaged 5) o/s front lower suspension arm suspect slightly damaged req further inspection

6) engine has abnormal bearing noises 7) rear brake imbalance 48% req attention

Fail 8 Aug 2009 143,104 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

1) rear number plate discoloured 2) tyres 195 50 15 fronts 195 55 15 rears 3) front tyres worn on edges 4) n/s front tyre sidewall damaged 5) o/s front lower suspension srm suspect slightly damaged req further inspection

6) engine has abnormal bearing noise 7) rear brake imbalance 48% req attention

Fail 7 Aug 2009 143,086 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

1) rear number plate discoloured 2) tyres 195 50 15 fronts 195 55 15 rears 3) front tyres worn on edges 4) n/s front tyre sidewall damaged 5) o/s front lower suspension srm suspect slightly damaged req further inspection

6) engine has abnormal bearing noise 7) rear brake imbalance 48% req attention

Pass 11 Apr 2008 130,954 miles

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

Oil leak

rack damp

Fail 10 Apr 2008 130,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

rack damp

Pass 2 Feb 2007 126,425 miles

Crack in zone A at 9mm. †

Hand brake only just up to MOT standards

Rear centre seat belt cut off !!

Fail 1 Feb 2007 126,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear centre seat belt cut off and stalk missing

Serious engine oil leak.

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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R118 ENT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R118 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.

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What year was R118 ENT registered?

R118 ENT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R118 ENT safe to buy?

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