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R426 OWO

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

59,204 mi
Last recorded59,204 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 OWO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,204 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2021 59,181 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,754 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust sections slightly corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,790 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Slight general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,584 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,942 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal slightly spongy

slight age related underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2014 50,874 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake on limit

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,913 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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R426 OWO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R426 OWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R426 OWO registered?

R426 OWO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 May 1998.

Is R426 OWO safe to buy?

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