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R562 GBX

1998 Seat Cordoba SE

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,271 mi
Last recorded131,271 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba SE80,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 GBX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 131,271 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 118,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 118,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 106,379 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 97,000 miles

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

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

advisr slight corrosion on both rear wheel arches

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R562 GBX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 80,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R562 GBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R562 GBX registered?

R562 GBX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R562 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 GBX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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