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R505 BTC

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,250 mi
Last recorded40,250 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 BTC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,373 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,066 miles

Centre exhaust silencer is corroding

Front number plate damaged...recommend replacing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside door mirror glass cracked...recommend replacing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,406 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,523 miles

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,584 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 33,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s door mirror glass some damage

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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R505 BTC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R505 BTC, 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 R505 BTC registered?

R505 BTC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R505 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 BTC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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