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R823 FJV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,727 mi
Last recorded78,727 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 78,727 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 78,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 72,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 71,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front springs slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 71,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2013 71,478 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 71,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 70,945 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

front no. plate poor

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 15 May 2012 70,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

drivers door mirror cracked

front no. plate poor

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 17 May 2011 126,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 68,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 67,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 18 May 2009 67,672 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 28 Apr 2008 66,473 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,473 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 63,946 miles

Front tracking may require adjustment.

Low reserve travel on parking brake.

Pass 26 May 2006 59,975 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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R823 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R823 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 R823 FJV registered?

R823 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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