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T789 JHN

1999 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,915 mi
Last recorded87,915 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 JHN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,050 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 85,050 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,475 miles

brake effort 50%

Fail 21 Aug 2017 79,475 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake effort 50%

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,312 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 70,188 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,074 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 66,043 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,800 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,670 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,641 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 54,433 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 49,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

both front discs slight run-out

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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T789 JHN is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T789 JHN, 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 T789 JHN registered?

T789 JHN is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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