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S983 RNT

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,791 mi
Last recorded91,791 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 RNT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 91,791 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 91,750 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2010 71,325 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 71,325 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,514 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 51,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,637 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 48,637 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,214 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,412 miles

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

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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S983 RNT is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S983 RNT, 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 S983 RNT registered?

S983 RNT is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S983 RNT safe to buy?

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