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R362 OEH

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,274 mi
Last recorded182,274 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 OEH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 182,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel getting high

offside front windscreen washer jet putting low amount of fluid on to screen

rear silencer stub pipe touching rear bumper

Pass 27 Apr 2007 157,254 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine sump corroded and sign of oil leak from sump area

nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of wear

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front headlight lens showing condensation

power steering belt slack and perished

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Apr 2007 157,236 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine sump corroded and sign of oil leak from sump area

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front headlight lens showing condensation

power steering belt slack and perished

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Mar 2006 146,713 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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R362 OEH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R362 OEH, 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 R362 OEH registered?

R362 OEH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R362 OEH safe to buy?

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