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R755 TAV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,228 mi
Last recorded130,228 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 TAV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,228 miles

Corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

O/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 25 Jul 2019 130,228 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

O/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Jul 2018 125,781 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing

general corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Pass 10 Jul 2017 119,823 miles

General underbody corrosion including suspension and brake pipes

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Jul 2017 119,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General underbody corrosion including suspension and brake pipes

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

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

various oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2016 109,345 miles

General underbody corrosion including brake pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,211 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,211 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,059 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

General underbody corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Aug 2013 96,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

General underbody corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and cracking

Wipers poor

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,563 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 91,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(OSR)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,849 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 88,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2010 84,940 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 76,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,807 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,058 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 62,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R755 TAV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R755 TAV, 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 R755 TAV registered?

R755 TAV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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