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1998 SEAT Cordoba 1.9L Diesel · S884 CBD

S884 CBD

1998 SEAT Cordoba (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27/08/1998. Recorded mileage 260,715 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
SEAT CORDOBA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/04/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
260,715 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/04/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
1896cc

S884 CBD Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
  • 260,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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S884 CBD Mileage History

  1. 20/04/2022251,600 mi
  2. 03/04/2023260,386 mi+8,786 mi
  3. 14/04/2023260,715 mi+329 mi

Average of roughly 9,271 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

S884 CBD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 16:38
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Seat Cordoba (S884 CBD) between April 2022 and April 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Fuel tank insecure tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.

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