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S540 SBE

1998 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,582 mi
Last recorded45,582 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 SBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,582 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 3 Jul 2008 45,582 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,974 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 43,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

both front wipper blades small splits at ends

Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,287 miles

o/s headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam pattern.

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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S540 SBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S540 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 S540 SBE registered?

S540 SBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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