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T534 RTL

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,357 mi
Last recorded139,357 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT534 RTL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 139,357 miles

N/S/F BRAKES FLEXIS AND PIPES FERRELLS RUSTY

O/S/R FLEXIS AND BRAKE PIPES FERRELLS ARE RURTY

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 139,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F BRAKES FLEXIS AND PIPES FERRELLS RUSTY

O/S/R FLEXIS AND BRAKE PIPES FERRELLS ARE RURTY

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 129,939 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 120,273 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 120,273 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2008 107,648 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 93,624 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 93,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise on offside front wheel

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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T534 RTL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T534 RTL, 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 T534 RTL registered?

T534 RTL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T534 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T534 RTL shows 9 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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