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R833 FJV

1998 Seat Cordoba S

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,149 mi
Last recorded62,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba S80,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,149 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 62,112 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 Jan 2008 52,970 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 52,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,537 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba S?

Based on 604 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,060
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 36
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
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R833 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba S in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 80,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R833 FJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R833 FJV registered?

R833 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R833 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 FJV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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