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N257 PNV

1995 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

127,231 mi
Last recorded127,231 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Seat Toledo101,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 PNV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 127,231 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 127,231 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 125,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 125,182 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 125,157 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 108,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 108,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 108,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 108,330 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 107,681 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 107,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 101,147 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 101,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N257 PNV is a 1995 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

Across all 1995 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 101,386 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 N257 PNV, 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 31 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N257 PNV is a 1995 Seat Toledo, first registered on 22 September 1995.

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