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S463 JEG

1998 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,335 mi
Last recorded180,335 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS463 JEG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2009 180,335 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 172,210 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 172,210 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 153,446 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 153,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 142,397 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side headlamp electric adjuster not working.

off side front tyre cut to outer sidewall, not exposing reinforcing.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 142,397 miles

near side headlamp electric adjuster not working.

off side front tyre cut to outer sidewall, not exposing reinforcing.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 135,707 miles

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)

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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S463 JEG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S463 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S463 JEG registered?

S463 JEG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S463 JEG safe to buy?

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