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R579 FJV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,994 mi
Last recorded90,994 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 90,994 miles

rear exhaust minor leak and incorrect fit

Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,488 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bothside front top suspension mountings .significant amount of play, marginal pass.

driver side stone chip ,within m o t limit.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 89,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bothside front top suspension mountings .significant amount of play, marginal pass.

driver side stone chip ,within m o t limit.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,248 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,490 miles

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Front suspension struts have quite a lot of lift at top mounts when unloaded.

Offside front brake hose has a soft spot and possibly starting to bulge slightly under pressure.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,386 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 66,606 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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R579 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc 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 R579 FJV, 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 R579 FJV registered?

R579 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R579 FJV 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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