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S681 FFE

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,766 mi
Last recorded58,766 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 FFE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,766 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,438 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,199 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 46,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,655 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 38,722 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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S681 FFE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S681 FFE, 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 S681 FFE registered?

S681 FFE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S681 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S681 FFE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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