MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,145 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor areas
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
vehicle wet at time of test
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
vehicle wet at time of test
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor areas (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Coolant leak
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
offside and nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Coolant leak
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
offside and nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
near side wiper blade split but still clears the windscreen
both front wishbone rear bushes slightly unbonded
front brake pads wearing thin
slight play both rear wheel bearings
BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER CASING STARTING TO SPLIT / BUNCH UP SLIGHTLY / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P...
HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH / ADVISE ATTENTION
UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?
Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R250 ORC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R250 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.
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What year was R250 ORC registered?
R250 ORC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is R250 ORC safe to buy?
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