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R756 RCU

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,144 mi
Last recorded69,144 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 RCU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,144 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 69,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,912 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 58,912 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,118 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 51,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,236 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 47,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 45,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,229 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 43,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,732 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 38,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres have slight distortion due to age of tyres and perished

nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,376 miles

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

all tyres have slight distortion due to age of tyres and perished

nail in tyre

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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R756 RCU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R756 RCU, 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 R756 RCU registered?

R756 RCU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R756 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R756 RCU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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