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R946 FBE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,311 mi
Last recorded55,311 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,311 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 55,309 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 52,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,134 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,859 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,787 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

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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R946 FBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R946 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R946 FBE registered?

R946 FBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R946 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R946 FBE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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