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R803 FJV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

125,829 mi
Last recorded125,829 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 125,829 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 125,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 125,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 117,548 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2006 117,486 miles

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

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

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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R803 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R803 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.

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What year was R803 FJV registered?

R803 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R803 FJV safe to buy?

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