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R477 PVK

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

83,638 mi
Last recorded83,638 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 PVK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,638 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 83,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

not all bulbs illuminating in centre stop lamp

o/s and n/s front tyres uneven wear

p/s pipe corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,228 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 79,228 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 76,556 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 76,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 72,498 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 72,498 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2005 72,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R477 PVK is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R477 PVK, 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 R477 PVK registered?

R477 PVK is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R477 PVK safe to buy?

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