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R148 FFU

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,204 mi
Last recorded111,204 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 FFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 111,204 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 111,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front brake discs are corroded

o/s/r indicator started to loose colour

Fail 25 Feb 2011 102,673 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 25 Feb 2011 102,673 miles

n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 19 Feb 2010 97,580 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

power steering pump wet

Fail 19 Feb 2010 97,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

power steering pump wet

Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,295 miles

brake pipe at compensator

o/s/r brake noisy when spinning wheel but not sticking

Fail 20 Feb 2009 94,295 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipe at compensator

o/s/r brake noisy when spinning wheel but not sticking

Pass 22 Feb 2008 92,205 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 89,514 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 89,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs and pads appear low

Pass 24 Feb 2006 73,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R148 FFU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R148 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

How do I check the history of R148 FFU?

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What year was R148 FFU registered?

R148 FFU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R148 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 FFU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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