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S680 SAT

1998 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,981 mi
Last recorded135,981 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 SAT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 135,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 18 Sep 2015 135,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 10 Sep 2014 132,021 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 132,021 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 128,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 128,123 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 124,758 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 124,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 121,463 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 121,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 112,756 miles

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Jul 2010 112,756 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

power steering belt loose

Pass 24 Jul 2009 103,353 miles

1 , rear tyre tyre getting feathered

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 94,621 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 94,579 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,329 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 86,329 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

1 . rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,492 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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S680 SAT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S680 SAT, 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 S680 SAT registered?

S680 SAT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S680 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S680 SAT shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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