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R863 GTW

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,996 mi
Last recorded102,996 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 GTW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 102,996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 101,634 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 101,634 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 98,605 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 96,496 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 96,496 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 93,670 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 93,670 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 90,282 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 90,276 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 78,906 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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R863 GTW is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R863 GTW, 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 R863 GTW registered?

R863 GTW is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R863 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R863 GTW shows 12 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.

Does R863 GTW have outstanding finance?

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