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S826 PMJ

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,298 mi
Last recorded92,298 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 PMJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2017 92,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 92,287 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake hose ferule corroded

Offside Rear tyre wall showing signs of perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,157 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,157 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,633 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 84,640 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,408 miles

exhaust front pipe to centre box getting weakend by corrosion

offside and nearside rear tyres slight cracks in sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,816 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slight cracks

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,796 miles

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside outer sill slight corrosion front part

Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside outer sill slight corrosion front part

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,495 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 69,495 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,626 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,031 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 56,031 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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S826 PMJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S826 PMJ, 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 S826 PMJ registered?

S826 PMJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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