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R903 COR

1998 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,541 mi
Last recorded52,541 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 COR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,541 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged appears to of been run under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 52,541 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged appears to of been run under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2018 51,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,495 miles

Central Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small hole (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join bewteen center and back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear brake noise

Oil leak ()

gearbox/driveshaft noise when rotating wheels

rear wheel arches badly rusted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 49,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small hole (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join bewteen center and back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear brake noise

Oil leak ()

gearbox/driveshaft noise when rotating wheels

rear wheel arches badly rusted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush de-bonding (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush de-bonding (2.4.G.2)

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

centre caps on wheels fitted obscuring wheel nuts/studs

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

side-skirts fitted obscuring some body work

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,313 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip covering is worn through.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Neaside rear parking brake slightly weak. Your braking system may require adjustment or repair.Advise further investigation required.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

car has sideskirts obscuring some bodywork

servo vacuum pipe deteriorated slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

seems to have a noise from the rear of the vehicle when braking, advise a brake inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,043 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,298 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,819 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 33,819 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 31,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall

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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R903 COR is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R903 COR, 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 R903 COR registered?

R903 COR is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R903 COR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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