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R960 FBE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,338 mi
Last recorded72,338 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 72,338 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

childs seat fitted to near side rear seat.

hand brake lever travel.

slight exhaust blow to center to rear exhaust joint

slight play in both front top shock absorber rubber mountions.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,314 miles

childs seat in near side rear seat.

chip in w/screen.

hand brake lever travel.

slight corrosion and blow to center to rear exhaust joint.

slight play in both top front shocker mountions.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,233 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 56,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,298 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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R960 FBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R960 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 R960 FBE registered?

R960 FBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R960 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 FBE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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