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S536 SBE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,370 mi
Last recorded90,370 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 SBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 90,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 85,346 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 85,322 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Tyre Cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 78,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,955 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 74,955 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,531 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,536 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,414 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,374 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,788 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 63,788 miles

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

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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S536 SBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S536 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 S536 SBE registered?

S536 SBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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