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S523 JSO

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,629 mi
Last recorded146,629 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 JSO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 146,629 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 146,629 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 143,096 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 143,096 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 136,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 129,652 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 129,617 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 122,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 116,551 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 116,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 106,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 98,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 87,971 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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S523 JSO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S523 JSO, 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 S523 JSO registered?

S523 JSO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S523 JSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 JSO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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