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R846 FJV

1998 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,237 mi
Last recorded134,237 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 134,237 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 130,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 130,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 125,665 miles

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

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

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

both outer casing of handbake cables spliting

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 117,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 104,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,350 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both front tyres worn on outer edges

movement in both front seats

movement in steering

slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

wiper blades poor

Fail 15 Mar 2010 86,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses perishing

both front tyres worn on outer edges

movement in both front seats

movement in steering

slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

wiper blades poor

Fail 17 Mar 2009 78,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

o/s washer aim poor

Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,913 miles

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

o/s washer aim poor

Pass 8 Mar 2008 71,183 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 63,308 miles

play in top mounts †

Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R846 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R846 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 R846 FJV registered?

R846 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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