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R296 LKN

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,155 mi
Last recorded113,155 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 LKN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 113,155 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 113,115 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 104,241 miles

slight blow to exhaust centre box

Fail 26 Sep 2007 104,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight blow to exhaust centre box

Pass 9 Oct 2006 95,296 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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R296 LKN is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R296 LKN, 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 R296 LKN registered?

R296 LKN is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R296 LKN safe to buy?

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