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V981 EBL

1999 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,838 mi
Last recorded96,838 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 EBL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 96,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,810 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wiper blade starting to split

some travel in foot brake

Pass 28 Nov 2007 81,928 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 811,928 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 75,562 miles

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

slight lift in both front upper shocker bushes

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,562 miles

slight lift in both front upper shocker bushes

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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V981 EBL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V981 EBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V981 EBL registered?

V981 EBL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V981 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V981 EBL 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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