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T497 JBA

1999 Seat Cordoba S

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,526 mi
Last recorded60,526 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba S71,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 JBA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba S
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,526 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 60,526 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,253 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 54,191 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 45,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,581 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba S?

Based on 604 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,060
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 36
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
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T497 JBA is a 1999 Seat Cordoba S in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Seat Cordoba S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 71,249 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T497 JBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Seat Cordoba S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T497 JBA registered?

T497 JBA is a 1999 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T497 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T497 JBA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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