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R975 GBE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,935 mi
Last recorded129,935 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 129,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 129,935 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 120,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

cold air intake inscure

front brake discs worn

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Apr 2008 120,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

cold air intake inscure

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Mar 2007 111,551 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 111,551 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 103,173 miles

see previous

Fail 22 Apr 2006 103,173 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

screen scratched /slight noise osr bearing /slight distortion nsf brake disc /heavy rust rear exhaust box

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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R975 GBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R975 GBE, 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 R975 GBE registered?

R975 GBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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