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S839 JLP

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,906 mi
Last recorded120,906 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 JLP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 120,906 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

air bag light on

center stop part not working

f/ no plate det

h/b lever little loose

Fail 23 Mar 2010 120,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

center stop part not working

f/ no plate det

h/b lever little loose

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,325 miles

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

part center stop not working

steering little stiff one way

Fail 13 Mar 2009 103,217 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering little stiff one way

Front bumper insecure

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

part center stop not working

Pass 28 Feb 2008 87,226 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 87,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake approaching the allowable limit of travel

Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 59,552 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 59,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some perishing inner tca bushes,

some wear to both front strut tops

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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S839 JLP is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 81,436 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 S839 JLP, 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 27 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S839 JLP registered?

S839 JLP is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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