MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
front brake pads about 80% worn
front tyres wearing low and uneven
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?
Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R978 FBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R978 FBE, 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 R978 FBE registered?
R978 FBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R978 FBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R978 FBE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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