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R963 FBE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2009 99,708 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 99,708 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 97,759 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 92,882 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 92,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 85,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 78,352 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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R963 FBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R963 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 R963 FBE registered?

R963 FBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R963 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 FBE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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