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S81 JRG

1998 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,366 mi
Last recorded41,366 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 41,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 41,355 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour All (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 40,079 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Under body components have age related corrosion. Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,169 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body components showing signs of age related corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded 4 x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension has corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,663 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,015 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,065 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,158 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,965 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,733 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,866 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 21,752 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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S81 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S81 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S81 JRG registered?

S81 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S81 JRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 JRG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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