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S340 JJB

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,526 mi
Last recorded138,526 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 JJB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 138,526 miles

Bonnet catch sticking.

Both door mirrors repaired with tape

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight binding on nearside rear brake.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 129,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre has outer wall damage.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,213 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 121,213 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 115,171 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 115,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 114,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 111,925 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S340 JJB is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S340 JJB, 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

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What year was S340 JJB registered?

S340 JJB is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S340 JJB safe to buy?

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