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S83 JRG

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,526 mi
Last recorded39,526 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,956 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 38,956 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,361 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 38,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,869 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,328 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 37,328 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,644 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 36,644 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,050 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 36,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,197 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,446 miles

both front Macpherson struts have slight movement at top bush

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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S83 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S83 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.

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What year was S83 JRG registered?

S83 JRG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S83 JRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S83 JRG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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