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R159 FFU

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,073 mi
Last recorded77,073 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 FFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 77,073 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 74,877 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 74,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 72,768 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 72,349 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Small cracks on sidewall but chords not exposed

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,115 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S&O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate detrioating

Some slight damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust deteriorating

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S&O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate detrioating

Some slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,068 miles

Front registration plate deterioating

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 67,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deterioating

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,932 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 61,930 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 56,044 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,742 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,471 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 39,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,974 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorating.

rear indicators starting to discolour,

Fail 23 Jan 2008 36,974 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust section deteriorating.

rear indicators starting to discolour,

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,863 miles

Engine Oil overfilled. Should be corrected.

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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R159 FFU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R159 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.

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What year was R159 FFU registered?

R159 FFU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R159 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 FFU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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