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S881 SAT

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,964 mi
Last recorded76,964 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 SAT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,060 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 72,060 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 63,750 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

one bulb out in centre brake light

Pass 7 Jul 2007 54,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,180 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2005 38,958 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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S881 SAT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S881 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 S881 SAT registered?

S881 SAT is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S881 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S881 SAT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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