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R47 PMJ

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,592 mi
Last recorded105,592 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 PMJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 105,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 104,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,768 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 104,768 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,549 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 102,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,285 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 101,285 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,911 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 98,911 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,032 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,187 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 85,476 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 80,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 74,592 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly cracked

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 67,426 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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R47 PMJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R47 PMJ, 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 R47 PMJ registered?

R47 PMJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R47 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R47 PMJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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