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S390 JRG

1998 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,983 mi
Last recorded89,983 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,983 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 89,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

handbrake readings on limit

Pass 16 Jun 2015 88,034 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 16 Jun 2015 88,034 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking between tread

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside rear wheel bearing appears worn but not rough when rotated during inspection.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 86,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking between tread

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside rear wheel bearing appears worn but not rough when rotated during inspection.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,094 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,925 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 78,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,193 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 76,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,770 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,873 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 64,844 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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S390 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S390 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 S390 JRG registered?

S390 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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