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S847 SAT

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,682 mi
Last recorded81,682 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 SAT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 81,682 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 73,435 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 27,119 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,634 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 66,634 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 58,536 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 58,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,108 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 50,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 45,719 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,719 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,560 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 42,560 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 39,117 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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S847 SAT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S847 SAT, 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 S847 SAT registered?

S847 SAT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S847 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S847 SAT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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