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R727 OGO

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,649 mi
Last recorded93,649 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 OGO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 89,525 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 89,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,523 miles

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

rear exhaust and centre joint has slight blow

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,919 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,524 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,905 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake balance on 25% limit

no outer door handle on o/s/front door at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,447 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,364 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

n/side wiper blade split both ends

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,749 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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R727 OGO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R727 OGO, 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 R727 OGO registered?

R727 OGO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R727 OGO safe to buy?

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