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R849 CKP

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,523 mi
Last recorded100,523 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 CKP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 100,523 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,482 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 98,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,604 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 4 Jun 2013 94,018 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NSF tyre wearing bold inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF tyre wearing bold inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,838 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 84,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,953 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 74,940 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Upper Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,593 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 69,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,933 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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R849 CKP is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R849 CKP, 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 R849 CKP registered?

R849 CKP is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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