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R671 TRB

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

55,182 mi
Last recorded55,182 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 TRB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 55,182 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 54,676 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2021 54,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2020 54,145 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot damp with grease

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2020 54,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot damp with grease

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,693 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 52,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,229 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 51,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,568 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,568 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,365 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

rear suspension corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,208 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,918 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,918 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 42,650 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,093 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 41,093 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 39,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine under cover fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,270 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 33,519 miles

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

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

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,519 miles

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,239 miles

engine under cover fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,430 miles

engine undertray fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2006 28,430 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine undertray fitted

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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R671 TRB is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R671 TRB, 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 R671 TRB registered?

R671 TRB is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R671 TRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 TRB shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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