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S561 JPX

1998 Seat Cordoba

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,587 mi
Last recorded115,587 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 JPX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 115,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 114,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 114,888 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r handbrake cable - damaged.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,294 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,922 miles

the n/s/f headlamp adjuster is not working with the alighnment adjustment switch.i have set the headlamp alighnment to zero and adjusted both lamps down to the correct height.please avoid using the adjuster switch unless it is repaired.

there is a nail in the o/s/r tyre/still fully inflated

Fail 22 Sep 2008 57,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

the front brakes have passed the imbalance test at 25%.advise a front brake check as if the imbalance was greater than 25% it would be deemed a failure.

the n/s/f headlamp adjuster is not working with the alighnment adjustment switch.i have set the headlamp alighnment to zero and adjusted both lamps down to the correct height.please avoid using the adjuster switch unless it is repaired.

there is a nail in the o/s/r tyre/still fully inflated

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,113 miles

n/s headlamp adjuster faulty.o/s/f rearmost wishbone bush is just starting to unbond

Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,279 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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S561 JPX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S561 JPX, 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 S561 JPX registered?

S561 JPX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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