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S508 RCV

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,867 mi
Last recorded163,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 RCV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 163,867 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

footbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

Pass 21 Jan 2014 143,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2013 130,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deterioration on n/s front drive shaft outer c/v boot

Pass 10 Jan 2012 125,165 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 125,165 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 118,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 112,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

deterioration on r/h handbrake cable outer casing

Pass 5 Jan 2009 105,149 miles

deterioration on n/s rear tyre side wall

deterioration on number plates

Pass 31 Jan 2008 96,697 miles

slight deterioration in front and rear number plates

Pass 13 Dec 2006 88,397 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 88,397 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 78,013 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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S508 RCV is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 81,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S508 RCV, 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 27 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S508 RCV registered?

S508 RCV is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S508 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S508 RCV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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