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S303 XOX

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,686 mi
Last recorded144,686 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 XOX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 144,686 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 144,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control steering wheel cover loose (2.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2017 138,214 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 138,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Eaxhast back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 131,774 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 123,691 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 115,576 miles

Rear number plate has the backing starting to lift.

Upper engine breather split

Pass 5 Nov 2012 104,693 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the outer tread areas

Fail 2 Nov 2012 104,692 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Both front tyres worn low on the outer tread areas

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,699 miles

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

coolent level low

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 16 Sep 2011 96,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 88,496 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,378 miles

all four (4) indicator bulbs fading

both rear tyres perrishing & worn on edges

offside front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,818 miles

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

offside front washer jet partly blocked

Fail 6 Feb 2008 76,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside front washer jet partly blocked

Pass 7 Nov 2006 75,375 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 74,373 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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S303 XOX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S303 XOX, 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 S303 XOX registered?

S303 XOX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S303 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S303 XOX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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