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R34 CVV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,261 mi
Last recorded132,261 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 132,261 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 132,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 126,462 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 126,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 120,541 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 120,540 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 110,624 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 110,623 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 87,828 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 87,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 71,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate sligtly deteriorated

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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R34 CVV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R34 CVV, 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 R34 CVV registered?

R34 CVV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R34 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 CVV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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