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R987 GBE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,777 mi
Last recorded90,777 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,777 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 90,763 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 86,657 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 86,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 81,990 miles

Both front top suspension mounting slightly play

Centre exhaust has small leak

Coolant level low

Emission almost at their limit

O/S/R indicator slightly discoloured

O/S/R wheel bearing slight play

Rear exhaust has small leak

Slight damaged to windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2008 81,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

* STORNG ADVICED * O/S/F tyre just below 2mm

Both front top suspension mounting slightly play

Centre exhaust has small leak

Coolant level low

Emission almost at their limit

O/S/R indicator slightly discoloured

O/S/R wheel bearing slight play

Rear exhaust has small leak

Slight damaged to windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2007 78,635 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

STRONG ADVISE:- CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP LEAKING

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT, SIDEWALLS CRACKING,& STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 74,006 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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R987 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 62.5%.

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 R987 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 R987 GBE registered?

R987 GBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R987 GBE safe to buy?

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