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J521 MRL

1992 Seat Toledo

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,917 mi
Last recorded98,917 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Seat Toledo100,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 MRL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

This vehicle is very rusty out side MOT.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,344 miles

Oil leak

This vehicle is rusty out side MOT.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 94,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Oil leak

This vehicle is rusty out side MOT.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,941 miles

Check front wheel alignment.[advisory only]

Oil leak

This vehicle is rusty out side MOT.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 88,941 miles

Check front wheel alignment.[advisory only]

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

This vehicle is rusty out side MOT.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 88,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Check front wheel alignment.[advisory only]

Has oil pressure light ON.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,984 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 82,984 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 77,291 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 73,804 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Toledo?

Based on 266,761 MOT tests across 27,164 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
7,893
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
27,164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,393
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,623
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,361
Stop lamp not working 4,264
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J521 MRL is a 1992 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 100,529 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Seat Toledo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J521 MRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Toledo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 34 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J521 MRL registered?

J521 MRL is a 1992 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J521 MRL safe to buy?

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