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S87 VWF

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,747 mi
Last recorded107,747 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 VWF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 107,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,915 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 99,915 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 87,446 miles

damage to o/s/front wing

Fail 5 Jan 2010 87,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s/front wing

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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S87 VWF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S87 VWF, 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

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What year was S87 VWF registered?

S87 VWF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S87 VWF safe to buy?

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