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N255 AVM

1996 Seat Toledo SE

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,507 mi
Last recorded72,507 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Toledo SE90,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 AVM
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2008 72,507 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front caliper slider covers missing.

handbrake travel very high.

some corrosion to n/s/f jacking point.

vehicle has plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,693 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 63,691 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake on max travel

Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,797 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 55,797 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 53,181 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Toledo SE?

Based on 945 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

56.5%
Pass Rate
7,082
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 195
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 80
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 58
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N255 AVM is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Toledo SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.5% with a typical mileage of 90,306 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 SE fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N255 AVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Toledo SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Toledo SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N255 AVM registered?

N255 AVM is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N255 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 AVM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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