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R576 OGT

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,943 mi
Last recorded97,943 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 OGT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,943 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 97,402 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,099 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 92,099 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,553 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,553 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,099 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 75,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre sidewall splitting badly

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,528 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s registration lamp dim

Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s registration lamp dim

Fail 4 Feb 2011 68,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front top suspension mountings worn close to excess

rear brake application is slightly uneven,n/s slow to operate

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front top suspension mountings worn close to excess

rear brake application is slightly uneven,n/s slow to operate

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,201 miles

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

slight play in both top suspension mountings

Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,684 miles

play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,328 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 59,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,321 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 55,437 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 55,437 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R576 OGT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R576 OGT, 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 R576 OGT registered?

R576 OGT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R576 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R576 OGT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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