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S356 CGX

1998 Seat Cordoba

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,341 mi
Last recorded183,341 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 CGX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2014 183,341 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 171,294 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 171,294 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2012 155,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing dust cover missing

hand brake needs ajusting

Pass 27 Jul 2011 140,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 127,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 113,519 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,801 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 85,447 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,665 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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S356 CGX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S356 CGX, 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 S356 CGX registered?

S356 CGX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S356 CGX safe to buy?

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