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R789 TGM

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,842 mi
Last recorded88,842 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 TGM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,842 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,238 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,737 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,993 miles

Slight Play in N/S/R Hub

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,780 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 75,780 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,771 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 65,628 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,083 miles

rear number plate de laminating

front number plate cracked

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

Offside 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)

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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R789 TGM is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R789 TGM, 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 R789 TGM registered?

R789 TGM is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R789 TGM safe to buy?

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