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R153 XDC

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Lpg 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,085 mi
Last recorded68,085 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 XDC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,085 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 67,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 51,980 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 37,048 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,610 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 31,610 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,393 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 28,313 miles

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

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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R153 XDC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,596cc lpg 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 R153 XDC, 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 R153 XDC registered?

R153 XDC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 17 May 1998.

Is R153 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 XDC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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