CarVerify

Free Car Check

S265 JRS

1998 Seat Cordoba

Brown Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,360 mi
Last recorded153,360 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationS265 JRS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 153,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 142,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 135,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 126,118 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 116,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 116,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 102,208 miles

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

o/s/f sterring rack gater twisted

Fail 2 Oct 2007 102,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f sterring rack gater twisted

Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,631 miles

Parking brake cables outter plastic casing cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2005 82,993 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 82,993 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

S265 JRS is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S265 JRS, 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 S265 JRS?

You can check the full history of S265 JRS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S265 JRS registered?

S265 JRS is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S265 JRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 JRS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S265 JRS 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 S265 JRS. 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.