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R369 SFJ

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,888 mi
Last recorded179,888 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 SFJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 179,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

auxiliary belt worn

Fail 21 Oct 2020 179,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

auxiliary belt worn

Pass 31 May 2019 165,831 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 155,803 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 155,803 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 144,040 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside driveshaft dampener loose

Pass 26 Apr 2016 134,458 miles

both number plates slightly deteriorated

slight play both front strut tops

Fail 19 Apr 2016 134,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush debonded (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven 41% (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven 39% (3.7.B.2)

both number plates slightly deteriorated

slight play both front strut tops

Pass 13 Mar 2015 132,658 miles

Exhaust tail-pipe missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 132,641 miles

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

Exhaust tail-pipe missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,316 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,562 miles

Lift in both front suspension struts

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 128,537 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Lift in both front suspension struts

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 125,117 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 125,117 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,405 miles

n/s rear brake effort slightly low

Fail 16 Mar 2011 122,405 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 116,897 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 116,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 111,805 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 103,940 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,888 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 94,826 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 86,368 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges †small corrosion hole in exhaust centre section †slight noise from brake pedal occasionally

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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R369 SFJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R369 SFJ, 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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R369 SFJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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