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R796 CVV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,280 mi
Last recorded107,280 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 107,280 miles

both rear tyres low tread and pressure

front and rear number plates deteriorated

lift in both front strut top mounts

slight exhaust leak at rear

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 25 Apr 2008 102,464 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

DAMAGE TO BOTH NUMBER PLATES. ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

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

WEAR TO BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS

Fail 25 Apr 2008 102,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

DAMAGE TO BOTH NUMBER PLATES. ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

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

WEAR TO BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 99,194 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH †WEAR IN BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS †N/S/R TYRE WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 95,753 miles

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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R796 CVV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R796 CVV, 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 R796 CVV registered?

R796 CVV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R796 CVV safe to buy?

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