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R419 JYJ

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,690 mi
Last recorded69,690 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 JYJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,690 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2020 69,690 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 May 2019 45,811 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,782 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 45,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,326 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,224 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 30,185 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,060 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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R419 JYJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R419 JYJ, 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 R419 JYJ registered?

R419 JYJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R419 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 JYJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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