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R805 TLE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,468 mi
Last recorded77,468 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 TLE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,468 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 77,459 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 72,700 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,743 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,797 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,340 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 63,338 miles

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

1,Adviseable to check front wheel alignment due to both front tyres wearing at inner edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,486 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 58,486 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,004 miles

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 15 Jul 2009 48,292 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 48,292 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,651 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 43,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 36,045 miles

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R805 TLE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R805 TLE, 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 R805 TLE registered?

R805 TLE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R805 TLE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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