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R983 GBE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,758 mi
Last recorded85,758 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,758 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 85,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both no plates delaminating

damage to nsf wing & bumper

front section of exhaust corroded

noise from belt area

nsf bumper insecure

osr bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,452 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front & rear number plates colour fading

gearbox oil leak

hand brake lever travels high

nearside rear brake slight imbalance

Pass 24 Jan 2008 73,219 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 10 May 2007 69,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

gearbox oil leak

speedo not displayed

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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R983 GBE 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 R983 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 R983 GBE registered?

R983 GBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R983 GBE safe to buy?

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