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S541 UPV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,302 mi
Last recorded90,302 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 UPV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,302 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,769 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 84,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 81,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,097 miles

Offside front tyre is worn very close to legal limit - (bald at inner shoulder)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,943 miles

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,942 miles

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

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,965 miles

Front suspension struts have quite a lot of lift at upper mounts when suspension is hanging.

Nearside outer CV gaiter is starting to seep grease.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 66,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front suspension struts have quite a lot of lift at upper mounts when suspension is hanging.

Nearside outer CV gaiter is starting to seep grease.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 63,649 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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S541 UPV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S541 UPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S541 UPV registered?

S541 UPV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S541 UPV safe to buy?

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