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S709 MEW

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,130 mi
Last recorded110,130 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 MEW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,130 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 110,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,208 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 101,208 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,801 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,020 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,225 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,201 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 83,201 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,326 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,181 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 71,181 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,811 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 65,811 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 58,516 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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S709 MEW is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S709 MEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S709 MEW registered?

S709 MEW is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S709 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S709 MEW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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