MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
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 Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake pads approx 75% worn.
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Mark on webbing of nearside seat belt (front)
Slight play in nearside wheelbearing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear bump stops perrished and broken.
sslight smearing from front wipers.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear bump stops perrished and broken.
sslight smearing from front wipers.
Baffles loose and rattling in centre exhaust box.
Engine has undertray which limits viewing under vehicle.
O/S/F seat belt slow to retract.
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Baffles loose and rattling in centre exhaust box.
Coolant level low.
Engine has undertray which limits viewing under vehicle.
O/S/F seat belt slow to retract.
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?
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R345 COU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R345 COU, 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 R345 COU registered?
R345 COU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R345 COU safe to buy?
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