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S389 JRG

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,832 mi
Last recorded134,832 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 134,832 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

N/S/F anti-roll bar linkage in poor condition

N/S/F fog lamp lens damaged

Rear exhaust box blowing

Slight damage to N/S head lamp lens

Fail 4 Feb 2013 134,832 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front tyres worn on inside edges

N/S/F anti-roll bar linkage in poor condition

N/S/F fog lamp lens damaged

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Rear exhaust box blowing

Slight damage to N/S head lamp lens

Pass 5 Mar 2012 130,426 miles

Front fog lamp lens damaged

Hand brake travel slightly long

Light corrosion to both rear brake flexy hose ferrules & N/S/R brake metal

N/S headlamp lens damaged

N/S/R parking brake performance slightly poor

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2011 125,741 miles

Centre rear light not working

Front brake pads starting to get low

N/S/F fog lamp lens damaged

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 5 Apr 2011 125,741 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre rear light not working

Front brake pads starting to get low

N/S/F fog lamp lens damaged

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 19 Apr 2010 121,761 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly poor

Centre rear brake light slightly dim in operation

Front & rear tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Front pads getting low

N/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

Rear wiper poor

Slight movement in drivers seat

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Very slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 30 Mar 2009 117,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 106,759 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 106,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 93,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 93,212 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust in poor condition

heat sheld on rear exhaust broken

some damage to o/s/r & n/s/f wheel rims

Pass 30 Mar 2006 79,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake balance just within limit

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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S389 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S389 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 S389 JRG registered?

S389 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S389 JRG safe to buy?

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