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R217 SAS

1998 Seat Cordoba

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,103 mi
Last recorded130,103 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 SAS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,103 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 130,103 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2016 126,267 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 121,882 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 117,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 112,748 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 112,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 102,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 102,955 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 97,190 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 88,654 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,416 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 79,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 69,854 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,615 miles

passenger door mirror lens broken

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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R217 SAS is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R217 SAS, 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 R217 SAS registered?

R217 SAS is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R217 SAS safe to buy?

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