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R364 FEV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,132 mi
Last recorded48,132 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 FEV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,132 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 48,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,357 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,452 miles

advise engine oil leak

both headlamps holed

both rear indicators losing colour

both rear tyres close to wear bars and wearing edges

front brake discs heavilly lipped

n/s/f tyre wearing both edges and close to wear bars

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear number plate fading

Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

advise oil leak

osf and nsf headlamps chipped

Pass 23 Apr 2008 283,387 miles

n/s/r wheelbearing slight play

o/s headlamp cracked

oil leak

rear no. plate marked

rear view mirror stained

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Apr 2008 283,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r wheelbearing slight play

o/s headlamp cracked

oil leak

rear no. plate marked

rear view mirror stained

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Apr 2007 258,810 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 258,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing edges slightly

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2006 237,093 miles

advises as before

Fail 27 Apr 2006 237,093 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All shocks getting weak

All suspension shows general wear

Oil leak

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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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R364 FEV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R364 FEV, 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 R364 FEV registered?

R364 FEV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R364 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R364 FEV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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