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S379 EBD

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,200 mi
Last recorded108,200 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,200 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Feb 2015 108,200 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,725 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Feb 2013 103,874 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Jan 2012 101,811 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 101,811 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 99,221 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise o/s/f mirror slight damage recomend replace

Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,221 miles

advise o/s/f mirror slight damage recomend replace

Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,937 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,507 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 94,507 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 92,294 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 92,294 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 90,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,449 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 87,690 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 87,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S379 EBD is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S379 EBD, 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 S379 EBD registered?

S379 EBD is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S379 EBD safe to buy?

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