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S887 VYC

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,492 mi
Last recorded131,492 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 VYC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 131,492 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 131,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 112,017 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 89,753 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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S887 VYC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S887 VYC, 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

How do I check the history of S887 VYC?

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What year was S887 VYC registered?

S887 VYC is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 December 1998.

Is S887 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S887 VYC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S887 VYC have outstanding finance?

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