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S208 OAL

1998 Seat Cordoba SE

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,765 mi
Last recorded91,765 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba SE80,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 OAL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,765 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 91,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 91,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 26 Sep 2006 89,801 miles

both front tyres warn on tnner edge

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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S208 OAL is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S208 OAL, 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 S208 OAL registered?

S208 OAL is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S208 OAL safe to buy?

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