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S20 GCJ

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,689 mi
Last recorded47,689 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 GCJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 47,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 47,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,411 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 31,409 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,014 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,570 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,720 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,993 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,163 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 25,659 miles

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

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

n/s front lower suspension arm rubber split but not resulting in excessive play

o/s front lower suspension arm rubber split but not resulting in excessive play

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,000 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 20,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,054 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 16,799 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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S20 GCJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S20 GCJ, 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 S20 GCJ registered?

S20 GCJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S20 GCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 GCJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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