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S961 LBY

1998 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,778 mi
Last recorded85,778 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 LBY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,778 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 85,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,409 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 77,159 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,293 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 67,987 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 67,987 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,807 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 58,807 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 43,441 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

light scrathes in screen

Pass 23 Nov 2005 43,441 miles

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

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

light scrathes in screen

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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S961 LBY is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S961 LBY, 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 S961 LBY registered?

S961 LBY is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S961 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S961 LBY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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