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S515 SBE

1998 Seat Cordoba S

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,752 mi
Last recorded148,752 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba S80,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 SBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba S
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 148,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 148,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 135,461 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 125,712 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 125,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 116,419 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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S515 SBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba S in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S515 SBE, 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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S515 SBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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