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S460 JEG

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,055 mi
Last recorded148,055 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 JEG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 148,055 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 141,484 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 141,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 138,838 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 136,862 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 136,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 132,383 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 132,383 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 125,890 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 125,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 121,949 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 121,949 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 118,636 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 113,433 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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S460 JEG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S460 JEG, 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 S460 JEG registered?

S460 JEG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S460 JEG safe to buy?

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