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S714 TAO

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 TAO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,218 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 118,213 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

bumper insecure nsf

Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 92,087 miles

os sun visor missing

Fail 11 Aug 2009 92,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

os sun visor missing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 80,213 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 80,213 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,527 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 67,527 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,046 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 63,658 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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S714 TAO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,391cc 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 S714 TAO, 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 S714 TAO registered?

S714 TAO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S714 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S714 TAO 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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