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S524 SBE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,820 mi
Last recorded179,820 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 SBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 179,820 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 175,311 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2009 175,310 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2008 158,976 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 144,395 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 144,395 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 120,944 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S524 SBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S524 SBE, 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 S524 SBE registered?

S524 SBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S524 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S524 SBE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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