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R118 FFU

1998 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 FFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 102,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 97,717 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,717 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 91,153 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 88,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front disc pads worn nearside boarder line pass

Headlight aims on lower limit

Lift in offside and nearside front macphearson strut

Slight play in steering column

windscreen wipers poor boarder line pass

Fail 18 May 2007 88,676 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc pads worn nearside boarder line pass

hand brake cable poor boarder line pass

head light aims on lower limits

lift in offside and nearside front macpherson strut top boarder line pass

parking brake effort low

some play in steering column

Pass 2 May 2006 87,860 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FFU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R118 FFU, 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 R118 FFU registered?

R118 FFU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R118 FFU safe to buy?

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