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S183 BAN

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,585 mi
Last recorded46,585 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 BAN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,585 miles

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

front/rear number plates are slightly worn,ok at test.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 44,536 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,066 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 43,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,963 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 39,963 miles

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

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

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DELAMINATE

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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S183 BAN is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S183 BAN, 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 S183 BAN registered?

S183 BAN is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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