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J859 OWD

1992 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,916 mi
Last recorded70,916 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Seat Toledo100,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ859 OWD
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2011 70,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

return spring missing from rear load sensor valve

slight play in top steering column

Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2010 67,941 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,604 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,302 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise offside sill corroded,not in prescribed area at present

Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,654 miles

advise surface corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 22 Feb 2007 56,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

advise surface corrosion on rear brake pipe ferrules offside and nearside.

surface corrosion on nearside front and rear brake pipes advise clean and oil

Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,521 miles

advise slight play in offside front top mounting

advise surface corrosion on nearside front brake pipe by brake hose

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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J859 OWD is a 1992 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 100,529 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 Toledo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J859 OWD, 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 J859 OWD registered?

J859 OWD is a 1992 Seat Toledo, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J859 OWD safe to buy?

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