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R873 FJV

1998 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,823 mi
Last recorded130,823 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 130,823 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 130,704 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 125,581 miles

Front struts have movement at the upper attachments

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 119,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 94,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,453 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 84,923 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 84,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,549 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,481 miles

slight play in trak rod inner ball joint

Fail 28 Apr 2010 65,481 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in trak rod inner ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,902 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

wiper split / smear

Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 30 Apr 2007 47,222 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,895 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 38,895 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R873 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R873 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 R873 FJV registered?

R873 FJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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