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S908 REL

1999 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,154 mi
Last recorded93,154 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 REL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 93,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,044 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 89,030 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

topped up engine oil prior to test - 1.5 ltr

Fail 11 Feb 2012 85,727 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system deteriated, poor condition.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 85,727 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system deteriated, poor condition.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 81,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 73,476 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R Seat belt intermittant sticking when being pulled out.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,448 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 62,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play o/s steering rack

slight play top steering column

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lift in both front strut tops

slight play in pedal box/steering column

Fail 22 Jan 2008 55,280 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox slightly noisy

lift in both front strut tops

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in pedal box/steering column

Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,307 miles

clutch pedal stiff & clutch bite low

cut in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges ( tracking)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,914 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 42,914 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

small chip in screen, lift in front strut top mountings nearside wiper blade split.

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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S908 REL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 81,436 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 S908 REL, 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 27 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S908 REL registered?

S908 REL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S908 REL safe to buy?

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