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S79 JRG

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,883 mi
Last recorded47,883 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,883 miles

corrosion to petrol tank straps

corrosion to rear coil springs

exhaust poor condition

front tyres 3mm

rear number plate poor condition

rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

slight wear to wishbone bushes

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,626 miles

brake fluid level low.

front tyres 2.5mm/worn on edges.

slight end-float rear hub bearings

slight wear to wishbone bushes.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,362 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 40,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW. †FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW. †REAR BRAKE NOISE. †SLIGHT WEAR WISHBONE BUSHES.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,335 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 31,815 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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S79 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S79 JRG, 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 S79 JRG registered?

S79 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S79 JRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S79 JRG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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