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R98 WKW

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,213 mi
Last recorded126,213 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 WKW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 126,213 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 125,991 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre slight splits

Pass 5 Nov 2013 121,030 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 116,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 112,617 miles

nearside c.v boot perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,311 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,439 miles

Oil leak

nearside c.v boot

nearside front top shock mounts

nearside front tyre cuts

nearside lower arm rear bush

Pass 10 Nov 2008 101,089 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 92,209 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 92,209 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 88,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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R98 WKW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 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 R98 WKW, 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 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R98 WKW registered?

R98 WKW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R98 WKW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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