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S477 FFW

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,833 mi
Last recorded128,833 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 FFW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 128,833 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 128,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,753 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 118,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,825 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 92,825 miles

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

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 May 2008 90,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 78,781 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 69,405 miles

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside wing mirror glass loose

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

Pass 24 May 2006 69,405 miles

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nearside wing mirror glass loose

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

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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S477 FFW is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S477 FFW, 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 S477 FFW registered?

S477 FFW is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S477 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S477 FFW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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