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N327 MAM

1996 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,459 mi
Last recorded128,459 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Seat Toledo103,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN327 MAM
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 128,459 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,035 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 127,029 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 124,840 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 124,840 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,049 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 120,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,369 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 116,369 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 113,311 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 113,311 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 110,308 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 110,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 107,660 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 107,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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N327 MAM is a 1996 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 103,066 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 N327 MAM, 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 30 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N327 MAM registered?

N327 MAM is a 1996 Seat Toledo, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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