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S255 GUB

1998 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,707 mi
Last recorded124,707 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 GUB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 124,707 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 124,689 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,933 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 113,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 107,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 107,904 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2006 93,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 86,034 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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S255 GUB is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S255 GUB, 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 S255 GUB registered?

S255 GUB is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S255 GUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 GUB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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