CarVerify

Free Car Check

S246 OAL

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1391cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,959 mi
Last recorded69,959 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 OAL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,959 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,818 miles

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

exhaust rear section badly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,825 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 67,825 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,711 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 63,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 60,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,138 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,941 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 57,941 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,635 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 54,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,153 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
Full Seat Cordoba reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S246 OAL is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S246 OAL, 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 S246 OAL?

You can check the full history of S246 OAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S246 OAL registered?

S246 OAL is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S246 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S246 OAL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S246 OAL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S246 OAL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.