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S539 LEF

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 LEF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 85,690 miles

parking brake lever almost at the end of its working travel

slight bind at offside front brake

Fail 5 Jan 2009 85,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake lever almost at the end of its working travel

slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,602 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 77,602 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 73,624 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 69,605 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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S539 LEF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S539 LEF, 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 S539 LEF registered?

S539 LEF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S539 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S539 LEF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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