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S771 HVV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,367 mi
Last recorded113,367 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 HVV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 113,367 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

brake pedal travel long

Fail 27 Aug 2013 113,367 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

brake pedal travel long

Pass 18 Sep 2012 107,882 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 107,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 100,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,334 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 93,257 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,820 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 85,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,132 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 79,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,908 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,107 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 62,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 55,089 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 55,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

centre to back box joint blowing

engine missing (miss firering)

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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S771 HVV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S771 HVV, 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 S771 HVV registered?

S771 HVV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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