MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,226 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r wheel arch rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear arches rusty
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear arches rusty
all seatbelts need help retracting
both handbrake cables
front number plate
nearside rear door doesnt open from inside
offside rear indicator fading
slight blow from centre exhaust and rattle from rear
slight play and lift in column
squeek from brake pedal
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all seatbelts need help retracting
both handbrake cables
front number plate
nearside rear door doesnt open from inside
offside rear indicator fading
slight blow from centre exhaust and rattle from rear
slight play and lift in column
squeek from brake pedal
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air intake pipe to manifold missing/damaged
all seatbelts need help retracting
engine mounts
fog light switch slighjtly rough in opperation switch suspect but working
handbrake cables
rear brakes slightly uneven and noisy in operation
rear shocks slightly soft
slight play offside inner rack joint
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air intake pipe to manifold missing/damaged
all seatbelts need help retracting
engine mounts
handbrake cables
rear brakes slightly uneven and noisy in operation
rear shocks slightly soft
slight play offside inner rack joint
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres on limits
clutch pedal operation
front number plate
front wipers
handbrake travel
ignition barrell
rear brakes noisy
slight noise offside rear wheel bearing
both front tyres on limits
clutch pedal operation
front number plate
front wipers
handbrake travel
ignition barrell
rear brakes noisy
slight noise offside rear wheel bearing
advise clutch pedal very stiff
advise nearside rear lamp cluster
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?
Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R649 JFH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 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 R649 JFH, 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 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R649 JFH registered?
R649 JFH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 October 1997.
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