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S838 WYA

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,388 mi
Last recorded113,388 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 WYA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 113,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 109,881 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 96,133 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 96,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside handbrake cable split

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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S838 WYA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S838 WYA, 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

How do I check the history of S838 WYA?

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What year was S838 WYA registered?

S838 WYA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S838 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S838 WYA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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