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S186 TBA

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,550 mi
Last recorded88,550 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 TBA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,550 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,162 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 83,767 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 83,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 80,519 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 77,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 74,520 miles

Catalyst has corrosion

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has signs of perishing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Not able to observe thickness of brake pads due to design of vehicles wheels

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear tyre shows signs of perishing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle has slight corrosion on chassis and subframes in relation to the vehicles age

Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,630 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 63,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,233 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 59,233 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 55,178 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,647 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 51,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 49,441 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 49,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 44,425 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 44,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,964 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 39,703 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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S186 TBA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S186 TBA, 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 S186 TBA registered?

S186 TBA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S186 TBA safe to buy?

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