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S696 JFH

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,791 mi
Last recorded156,791 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 JFH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 156,791 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

wear to o/s rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2017 156,791 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

wear to o/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2016 148,821 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 140,068 miles

wear to front brake pads - near wear limit

Fail 29 Jul 2015 140,066 miles

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

wear to front brake pads - near wear limit

Pass 25 Jul 2014 131,388 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 123,857 miles

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

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

long park brake lever travel

Fail 25 Jul 2013 123,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

long park brake lever travel

Fail 7 Aug 2012 117,518 miles

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

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

long hand brake lever travel -- wear to front struts top mountings

Pass 7 Aug 2012 117,518 miles

long hand brake lever travel -- wear to front struts top mountings

Pass 18 Jul 2011 109,822 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 109,820 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,856 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

long hand brake lever travel

Pass 24 Jul 2009 95,588 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 95,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 88,939 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,185 miles

front struts - wear to top mountings

Pass 30 Jul 2005 66,390 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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S696 JFH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S696 JFH, 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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S696 JFH is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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