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S364 JRG

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,355 mi
Last recorded119,355 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS364 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 119,355 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise - nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape - will need changing soon

advise - washers could be better

Fail 27 Apr 2013 119,261 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise - nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape - will need changing soon

advise - washers could be better

Pass 21 Apr 2012 112,542 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 112,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 105,484 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 105,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

advise - sun visors are secured properly

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,694 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 96,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise - both front door panels loose

advise - slight corrosion to fuel tank strap

advise - washer jets adjustment slightly off

both sun visors loose

Pass 22 Apr 2009 92,203 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise - brakes are serviced

advise - offside rear tyre perished and will n eed replacing soon

Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise - brakes are serviced

advise - offside rear tyre perished and will n eed replacing soon

Pass 17 Apr 2008 84,863 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 84,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 77,925 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 77,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 77,632 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 60,194 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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S364 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S364 JRG, 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 S364 JRG registered?

S364 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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