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R243 ORC

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,054 mi
Last recorded62,054 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 ORC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,054 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 62,038 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,484 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emmissions CO erattic

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,785 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 48,697 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)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

have front tracking checked

Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,132 miles

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

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

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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R243 ORC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R243 ORC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R243 ORC registered?

R243 ORC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R243 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 ORC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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