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R997 LKH

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,574 mi
Last recorded69,574 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 LKH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/side rear door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/side rear door will not open from inside or outside.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,788 miles

unable to open o/side rear door

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers door mirror damaged but not restricting view to rear

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind on n/side rear brake.

Fail 26 Jul 2006 58,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 54,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 54,724 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2004 48,667 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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R997 LKH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R997 LKH, 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 R997 LKH registered?

R997 LKH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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