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S694 CEH

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,047 mi
Last recorded85,047 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS694 CEH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head light wiring in poor condition

power steering belt loos

power steering fluid over ful

Fail 7 Jan 2012 84,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head light wiring in poor condition

power steering belt loos

power steering fluid over ful

Pass 5 Feb 2011 77,071 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust heat shield loos

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,561 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 64,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 57,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate slightly faded top edge

strong advise rear number plate starting to fade

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,710 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,478 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 38,603 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 38,603 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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S694 CEH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S694 CEH, 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 S694 CEH registered?

S694 CEH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S694 CEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S694 CEH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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