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S518 SBE

1998 Seat Cordoba S

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,649 mi
Last recorded54,649 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba S80,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 SBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba S
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2008 54,649 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,269 miles

front tyres feathering

Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,075 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba S?

Based on 604 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,060
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 36
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
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S518 SBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba S in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 80,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S518 SBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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How do I check the history of S518 SBE?

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What year was S518 SBE registered?

S518 SBE is a 1998 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S518 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 SBE shows 3 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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