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R788 FJV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,408 mi
Last recorded95,408 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 95,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 18 Jan 2011 92,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2010 87,948 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 83,648 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 74,558 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 May 2006 63,399 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 63,399 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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R788 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R788 FJV, 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 R788 FJV registered?

R788 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R788 FJV safe to buy?

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