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S417 BTT

1998 Seat Cordoba S

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,262 mi
Last recorded151,262 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba S80,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 BTT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 151,262 miles

advise slightly uneven rear brake offside lower

Fail 8 Oct 2008 151,259 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 145,139 miles

horn makes poor noise

Pass 12 Jun 2006 138,016 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 131,373 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba S?

Based on 604 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,060
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 36
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
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S417 BTT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba S in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 80,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S417 BTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S417 BTT registered?

S417 BTT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S417 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S417 BTT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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