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R762 HYS

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,382 mi
Last recorded107,382 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 HYS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 107,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

excessive handbrake travel

front wipers stay on when switch in off position

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 20 Jul 2007 106,090 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil warning lamp illuminated

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 24 Jul 2006 94,465 miles

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

n/s/r wheel slight binding

oil leak

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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R762 HYS is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R762 HYS, 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 R762 HYS registered?

R762 HYS is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R762 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R762 HYS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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