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R526 DMY

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,905 mi
Last recorded143,905 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 DMY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 143,905 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 136,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 130,452 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 126,091 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 126,091 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

Fail 28 Apr 2011 121,210 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate damaged

play in front top mounts

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate damaged

play in front top mounts

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 26 Apr 2010 114,064 miles

play in front top susp.mounts

Fail 26 Apr 2010 114,064 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in front top susp.mounts

Pass 1 May 2009 106,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate cracked

rear tyre pressures were very low

susp.creaks & play in front top susp.mounts

Fail 29 Apr 2009 106,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no.plate cracked

o/s indicators fast

susp.creaks & play in front top susp.mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2007 96,266 miles

play in top susp.mounts

front no.plate damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2006 87,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 87,670 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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R526 DMY is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R526 DMY, 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 R526 DMY registered?

R526 DMY is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R526 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 DMY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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