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S702 RJV

1998 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,595 mi
Last recorded97,595 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 RJV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 97,595 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 97,210 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,124 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,124 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,128 miles

HAND BRAKE OPERATING LEVER HAS LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 82,128 miles

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

HAND BRAKE OPERATING LEVER HAS LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 75,414 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 75,414 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 65,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 65,893 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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S702 RJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S702 RJV, 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 S702 RJV registered?

S702 RJV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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