
SEAT Cordoba
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T998 EBLMOT history
T998 EBL is a red petrol SEAT Cordoba first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,703 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 90,703 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T998 EBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Cordoba
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T998 EBL was last recorded at 90,703 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 6,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 83,863 miles · 10 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,840 miles
- Average per year
- 3,335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 90,703 miles
- 2021 – 83,863 miles
- 2020 – 79,252 miles
- 2019 – 75,626 miles
- 2018 – 71,245 miles
- 2017 – 68,885 miles
- 2016 – 63,566 miles
- 2015 – 56,844 miles
- 2014 – 50,544 miles
- 2013 – 45,372 miles
- 2012 – 44,000 miles
- 2011 – 42,318 miles
- 2010 – 40,493 miles
- 2009 – 39,082 miles
- 2008 – 37,282 miles
- 2007 – 35,977 miles
- 2006 – 34,726 miles
- 2005 – 33,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective nearside mounting worn
- AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Gearbox mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment suspension (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment suspension (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension offside & nearside strut upper mountings wearing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Indicator switch faulty indicator control switch arm incomplete (broken
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator lamp outer lens missing
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,703 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 90,703 miles
- Test number
- 249635498985
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective nearside mounting worn
- AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative
Fail90,703 miles (+6,840)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,703 miles
- Test number
- 498092790811
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated & split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective nearside mounting worn
- AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative
Pass83,863 miles (+4,611)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 83,863 miles
- Test number
- 184701536821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,252 miles (+2)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 79,252 miles
- Test number
- 774159034361
- MinorIndicator switch faulty indicator control switch arm incomplete (broken (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator lamp outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension offside & nearside strut upper mountings wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall has minor damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake operating effort lower than on offside
Fail79,250 miles (+3,624)5 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,250 miles
- Test number
- 905826965365
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty indicator control switch arm incomplete (broken (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator lamp outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension offside & nearside strut upper mountings wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rearward rubber mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall has minor damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake operating effort lower than on offside
Pass75,626 miles (+22)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 75,626 miles
- Test number
- 230638110556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension macpherson strut has play in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator outer lamp lens missing
- AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rearward mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIndicator & dip/main beam switch lever broken but operation satisfactory
- AdvisoryPower steering pump/alternator drive belt worn & frayed,likely to fail
Fail75,604 miles (+4,359)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,604 miles
- Test number
- 783337040889
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system blowing on joints & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside & nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension macpherson strut has play in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator outer lamp lens missing
- AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rearward mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level excessively low,not registering on dip stick
- AdvisoryIndicator & dip/main beam switch lever broken but operation satisfactory
- AdvisoryPower steering pump/alternator drive belt worn & frayed,likely to fail
Pass71,245 miles (+63)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 71,245 miles
- Test number
- 111865151340
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator lamp lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective gearbox rear mounting worn
- AdvisoryIndicator,headlamp dip/main beam switch stalk broken but operation satisfactory
Fail71,182 miles (+2,297)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,182 miles
- Test number
- 128396781618
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator lamp lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective gearbox rear mounting worn
- AdvisoryIndicator,headlamp dip/main beam switch stalk broken but operation satisfactory
Pass68,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 68,885 miles
- Test number
- 569674339675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,885 miles (+5,319)7 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,885 miles
- Test number
- 876051830435
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,566 miles (+57)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 63,566 miles
- Test number
- 692473621255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment suspension (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment suspension (2.5.A.1c)
Fail63,509 miles (+6,665)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,509 miles
- Test number
- 821876683630
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer fractured & blowing (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment suspension (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment suspension (2.5.A.1c)
Pass56,844 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 56,844 miles
- Test number
- 992550846220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment suspension (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment suspension (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
Fail56,844 miles (+6,300)14 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,844 miles
- Test number
- 727088293196
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment suspension (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment suspension (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
Pass50,544 miles (+5,172)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 50,544 miles
- Test number
- 868055494250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,372 miles (+1,372)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 45,372 miles
- Test number
- 337430193221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 44,000 miles
- Test number
- 377682792474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,000 miles (+1,682)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,000 miles
- Test number
- 699772092232
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass42,318 miles (+1,825)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 42,318 miles
- Test number
- 338330901390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,493 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 40,493 miles
- Test number
- 641626280230
- NoteBoth rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing & nail in offside tread.
- NoteExhaust centre silencer baffles loose & rattling.
- NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked. Visibility satisfactory.
Fail40,493 miles (+1,411)3 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,493 miles
- Test number
- 914796480266
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- NoteBoth rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing & nail in offside tread.
- NoteExhaust centre silencer baffles loose & rattling.
- NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked. Visibility satisfactory.
Pass39,082 miles (+1,800)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 39,082 miles
- Test number
- 341768289271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,282 miles (+1,305)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 37,282 miles
- Test number
- 301058588235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,977 miles (+1,251)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 35,977 miles
- Test number
- 501920197213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,726 miles (+1,028)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 34,726 miles
- Test number
- 282756286208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,698 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,698 miles
- Test number
- 620340795277
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass33,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 33,698 miles
- Test number
- 840130695273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T998 EBL
- Does T998 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T998 EBL expired on 26 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T998 EBL?
- The MOT on T998 EBL expired on 26 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T998 EBL done?
- T998 EBL was recorded at 90,703 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 3,335 miles a year.
- Has T998 EBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T998 EBL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T998 EBL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T998 EBL find?
- T998 EBL passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in offside lower corner; gearbox mounting defective nearside mounting worn, and 1 more.
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