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R966 OTF

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,047 mi
Last recorded96,047 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 OTF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,047 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,260 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 93,219 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,257 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 89,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 82,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 71,242 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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R966 OTF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R966 OTF, 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 R966 OTF registered?

R966 OTF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R966 OTF safe to buy?

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