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R921 FBE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,202 mi
Last recorded105,202 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,202 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)

coolant bottle cap missing

high hand brake lever

Pass 11 Feb 2012 93,428 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,564 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 89,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust is hitting floor

Pass 11 Feb 2010 79,965 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2010 79,960 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2008 72,322 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 64,229 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 64,229 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,026 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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R921 FBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R921 FBE, 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 R921 FBE registered?

R921 FBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R921 FBE safe to buy?

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