MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,433 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen scratched
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen scratched
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
small front wiper blades fitted at time of test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
small front wiper blades fitted at time of test
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?
Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.
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R161 FBF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R161 FBF, 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 R161 FBF registered?
R161 FBF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 June 1998.
Is R161 FBF safe to buy?
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