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V498 JDM

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,851 mi
Last recorded77,851 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 JDM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,851 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 73,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,602 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 65,099 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 65,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,454 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,138 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 55,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Outer skin gone on back box

Passenger seat slightly loose

Play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,206 miles

Slight distortion to digits on rear plate

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

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

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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V498 JDM is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V498 JDM, 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 V498 JDM registered?

V498 JDM is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V498 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V498 JDM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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