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R652 FJV

1998 Seat Cordoba SE

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,976 mi
Last recorded83,976 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba SE80,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 83,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,495 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 79,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front plate fading

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,299 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 73,299 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R652 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R652 FJV, 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 R652 FJV registered?

R652 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R652 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 FJV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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