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S950 RJA

1998 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,487 mi
Last recorded82,487 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 RJA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 82,487 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,583 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 47,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front pads 6mm

Fail 14 Aug 2007 42,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no handbrake warning light

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

rear exhaust clamp loose and causing exhaust to foul under shield

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no handbrake warning light

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

rear exhaust clamp loose and causing exhaust to foul under shield

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

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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S950 RJA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Black 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 S950 RJA, 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 S950 RJA registered?

S950 RJA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S950 RJA safe to buy?

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