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R804 FJV

1998 Seat Cordoba SE

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,322 mi
Last recorded75,322 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba SE80,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,322 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 75,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,707 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 65,239 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake is showing a low efficiency on park brake although overall the efficiency is ok.I recommend this be looked at.

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 65,239 miles

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

Nearside rear brake is showing a low efficiency on park brake although overall the efficiency is ok.I recommend this be looked at.

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

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R804 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 80,566 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R804 FJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R804 FJV registered?

R804 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R804 FJV safe to buy?

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