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R731 MRE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,035 mi
Last recorded64,035 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 MRE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,035 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 64,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,734 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,588 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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R731 MRE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R731 MRE, 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 R731 MRE registered?

R731 MRE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R731 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 MRE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R731 MRE have outstanding finance?

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