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R665 CVV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,382 mi
Last recorded152,382 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 152,382 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 146,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 146,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 138,674 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 138,674 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,150 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 131,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 129,164 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 129,164 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 123,357 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 123,357 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 114,529 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 114,529 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 107,363 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 107,363 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 100,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wear to front struts top mountings -- number plates beginning to delaminate

Pass 14 Jul 2009 100,068 miles

wear to front struts top mountings -- number plates beginning to delaminate

Pass 19 Jul 2008 91,418 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 91,351 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre worn to limit 175/70/13

o/s/r tyre well worn, worn unevenly and perished

Pass 16 Jul 2007 82,823 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 72,667 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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R665 CVV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R665 CVV, 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 R665 CVV registered?

R665 CVV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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