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R84 GCG

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,569 mi
Last recorded83,569 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 GCG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 83,569 miles

Offside slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 9 May 2017 76,134 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2016 69,931 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 69,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cuts on nearside front tyre inner wall

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2014 55,408 miles

o/s/f suspension top mount in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2014 55,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f suspension top mount in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2013 51,704 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 15 May 2013 51,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 17 May 2012 47,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,986 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 38,723 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,967 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 35,967 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,589 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light switch getting loose in operation

Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R84 GCG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R84 GCG, 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 R84 GCG registered?

R84 GCG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R84 GCG safe to buy?

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