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S336 AAR

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

216,871 mi
Last recorded216,871 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS336 AAR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 216,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output crack in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and splits in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive large (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 216,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 214,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 211,079 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partially not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 205,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 197,264 miles

offside front anti roll bar linkage has slight play

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2017 188,100 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 186,847 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 175,443 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 162,120 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 150,064 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 139,036 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 135,651 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 135,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 130,767 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slightly long travel on footbrake

Fail 29 Nov 2010 130,767 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slightly long travel on footbrake

Pass 23 Nov 2009 124,940 miles

centre exhaust pipe repaired with repair tape

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 26 Nov 2008 114,679 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 103,378 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 90,942 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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S336 AAR is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S336 AAR, 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 S336 AAR registered?

S336 AAR is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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