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R16 VSX

1998 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,808 mi
Last recorded39,808 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 VSX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2007 39,808 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 35,582 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 35,582 miles

Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R16 VSX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R16 VSX, 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 R16 VSX registered?

R16 VSX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R16 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 VSX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R16 VSX have outstanding finance?

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