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L53 RHP

1993 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,564 mi
Last recorded100,564 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Seat Toledo101,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 RHP
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 100,564 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 100,564 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f wing damaged.wheels marked.rear bumper scratched.stones in heat shield.engine oil leaks

Pass 7 May 2010 98,536 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 98,530 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2009 96,984 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 96,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s/f headlight reflector startingg to fade, engine oil leaks, o/s/r panel marked, wheels curbed.

Pass 14 May 2008 95,232 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 95,231 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES, WHEELS BEEEN CURBED REAR BUMPER MARKED N/S/F TYRE REQUIRED SOON

Pass 15 May 2007 92,978 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 91,155 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 91,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leaks

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil and water warning lamps are on

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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L53 RHP is a 1993 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 53.6% with a typical mileage of 101,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 L53 RHP, 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 33 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L53 RHP registered?

L53 RHP is a 1993 Seat Toledo, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L53 RHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L53 RHP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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