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R690 LBD

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,790 mi
Last recorded71,790 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 LBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 71,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,339 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,031 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres getting low

poweer steering pipes starting to corrode

rear indicators faded

Pass 12 May 2008 62,004 miles

front brake pads very low and slighty out of balance

Pass 14 May 2007 59,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 May 2007 59,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 56,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R690 LBD is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R690 LBD, 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 R690 LBD registered?

R690 LBD is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R690 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 LBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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