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R443 NRF

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,995 mi
Last recorded106,995 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 NRF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 106,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 106,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,528 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 78,523 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery flat

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,148 miles

Both number plates deteriating.

N/s/f wish bone rear bush seperating.

Wipers do not self park.

Engine under tray insecure,needs removing or refitting SOON.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,140 miles

Both front & rear number plates deteriating.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 97,140 miles

Both front & rear number plates deteriating.

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,419 miles

N/S hand brake lower effort.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 90,419 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

N/S hand brake lower effort.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,090 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 80,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 75,435 miles

Rust on inner front nrake discs, slight.

Slight lift in both front upper strut mounts

Fail 27 May 2009 75,435 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rust on inner front nrake discs, slight.

Slight lift in both front upper strut mounts

Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,940 miles

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

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

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

smoke level high.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,920 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,302 miles

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

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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R443 NRF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R443 NRF, 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 R443 NRF registered?

R443 NRF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R443 NRF safe to buy?

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