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S543 AJL

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

191,028 mi
Last recorded191,028 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 AJL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 191,028 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 191,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 184,400 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 181,835 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 181,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 180,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 180,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 180,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear lower side lamp not working

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough and just a pass

Pass 23 Sep 2013 178,690 miles

front number plate in a poor condition

nearside rear tyre low on tread

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 177,446 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side steering rack gaiter twisted.

Slight signs of damp to rear brake back plates.

Vertical 'lift' in both front strut mountings.

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 27 Sep 2012 177,323 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side steering rack gaiter twisted.

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

Slight signs of damp to rear brake back plates.

Vertical 'lift' in both front strut mountings.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 175,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 175,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 172,415 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate damaged

o/s/f tyre totally smooth on inner edge almost to the cords,wants changing NOW

power steering pump is very noisy and steering is slightly `notchy` in operation

Pass 15 Jul 2010 172,415 miles

front no plate damaged

o/s/f tyre totally smooth on inner edge almost to the cords,wants changing NOW

power steering pump is very noisy and steering is slightly `notchy` in operation

Pass 25 Aug 2009 165,636 miles

see checklist 109574

Pass 1 Aug 2008 152,591 miles

c/l 562333

Pass 9 Aug 2007 140,404 miles

c/l 510624

Fail 8 Aug 2007 140,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2006 125,566 miles

c/l 451592

Fail 12 Aug 2006 125,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 114,554 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 114,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S543 AJL is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,330 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S543 AJL, 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 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S543 AJL registered?

S543 AJL is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S543 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S543 AJL shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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