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R388 PRD

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,292 mi
Last recorded60,292 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 PRD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres low on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,376 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged ^& starting to fade/delaminate & disfigure/general poor condition,rear plate starting to fade,front undershield fitted,nsf tyre outer wall scrubbed,nsf brake pads getting low,osf shock absorber dust boot split

spare tyre pressure low,inner rear wheel arches covered.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 20,199 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both front flexy brake hoses slihtly perished.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,199 miles

both front flexy brake hoses slihtly perished.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 19,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

osf suspension lower wishbone rear bush starting to perish/split,rear view mirror glass starting to tarnish,front undershiled fitted,inner rear wheel arches covered

slight damage to front number p[late,front & rear plates starting to delaminate/disfigure,advanced lift in front suspension top strut mounts,osf shock absorber dust boot split/insecure,

Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,388 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

osf suspension lower wishbone rear bush starting to perish/split,rear view mirror glass starting to tarnish,front undershiled fitted,inner rear wheel arches covered

slight damage to front number p[late,front & rear plates starting to delaminate/disfigure,advanced lift in front suspension top strut mounts,osf shock absorber dust boot split/insecure,

Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,536 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front number plate seperating

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nsr tyre inner wall perished,inner rear w/arches covered,front b/pads appear low,front wiper blades split.front n/plat cracked & starting to fade/disfigure,rear plate starting to fade/disfigure.

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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R388 PRD is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R388 PRD, 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 R388 PRD registered?

R388 PRD is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R388 PRD safe to buy?

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