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S615 RAH

1998 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

115,270 mi
Last recorded115,270 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 RAH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,270 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 115,270 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 114,273 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 114,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine misfire

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,432 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 111,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside outer sill corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,388 miles

white smoke (burning oil) during emissions test.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 107,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 104,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 104,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 100,320 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 100,256 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 96,237 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 96,237 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 90,590 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 90,590 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 83,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 83,426 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 76,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,062 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 68,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 61,552 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 61,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit.

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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S615 RAH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 S615 RAH, 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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S615 RAH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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