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S837 JOD

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,654 mi
Last recorded135,654 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 JOD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 135,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 135,654 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 126,423 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 117,007 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2012 116,981 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 108,001 miles

child seat to n/s/r- seat belt nor seat not tested

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

oil leaks

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

stone chips to swept area of windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2011 107,966 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat to n/s/r- seat belt nor seat not tested

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

oil leaks

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

stone chips to swept area of windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2010 100,211 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f brake hoses starting to perish

oil leaks

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

stone chips to swept area of windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,079 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,203 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,283 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,987 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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S837 JOD is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S837 JOD, 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 S837 JOD registered?

S837 JOD is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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