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S240 BTA

1998 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,357 mi
Last recorded124,357 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 BTA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2011 124,357 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 120,066 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 115,534 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 110,674 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 101,103 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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,666 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 81,345 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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S240 BTA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S240 BTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S240 BTA?

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What year was S240 BTA registered?

S240 BTA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is S240 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 BTA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S240 BTA have outstanding finance?

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