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S788 HVV

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 HVV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 76,142 miles

2 x upper stop light bulbs not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 76,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

2 x upper stop light bulbs not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,925 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,317 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 70,277 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,307 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 65,307 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 55,722 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 55,722 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,381 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 51,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 46,763 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn

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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S788 HVV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S788 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S788 HVV registered?

S788 HVV is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S788 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S788 HVV shows 12 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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