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S690 RAH

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,615 mi
Last recorded108,615 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 RAH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,615 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON INNER EDGE PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON INNER EDGE PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,809 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / also perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

trims and covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2024 107,809 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / also perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 105,959 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,554 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 104,554 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leaking from Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 101,092 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing has Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leaking from Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 95,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front shock absorbers top mounts worn

Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,397 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,997 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 88,997 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 86,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,528 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,107 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,256 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 74,254 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,772 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 71,772 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,088 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,893 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,021 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,826 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 57,826 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,432 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,361 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 46,091 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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S690 RAH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S690 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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What year was S690 RAH registered?

S690 RAH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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