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R281 BUK

1998 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 BUK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 90,163 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 90,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2007 86,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 86,087 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 80,375 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 79,674 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 47,685 miles

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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R281 BUK is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R281 BUK, 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 R281 BUK registered?

R281 BUK is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R281 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 BUK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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