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R401 JYJ

1998 Seat Cordoba SE

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,654 mi
Last recorded64,654 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba SE80,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 JYJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2007 64,654 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2007 64,461 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

engine has serious missfire

n/side rear brake effort could be better

nearside rear tyre is perished on sidewall & is flat at the bottom

Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,427 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 58,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R401 JYJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 80,566 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R401 JYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R401 JYJ registered?

R401 JYJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R401 JYJ safe to buy?

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