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S231 ROO

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,472 mi
Last recorded118,472 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 ROO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,472 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 109,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,455 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,773 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 78,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

wet test

Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 58,882 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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S231 ROO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S231 ROO, 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 S231 ROO registered?

S231 ROO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S231 ROO safe to buy?

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