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R694 LBD

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,665 mi
Last recorded123,665 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 LBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 123,665 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,673 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 121,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,638 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 107,090 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 107,090 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2013 102,879 miles

n/side rear tyre age deteration to sidewalls

Fail 6 Feb 2013 102,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/side rear tyre age deteration to sidewalls

Pass 8 Feb 2012 99,378 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 99,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 96,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,033 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 84,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 79,351 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 79,350 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 74,964 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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R694 LBD is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R694 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 R694 LBD registered?

R694 LBD is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R694 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R694 LBD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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