CarVerify

Free Car Check

N35 JPW

1996 Seat Toledo SE

Green Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,068 mi
Last recorded84,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Toledo SE90,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 JPW
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 84,068 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 79,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s sill corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2008 79,899 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s sill corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2007 75,290 miles

Both front lower arm to subframe rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Front number plate damaged

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Slight play and noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jan 2006 71,191 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 71,191 miles

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

Both front and rear tyres worn to 2mm in inner tread areas

Both rear axle to body mountings perished and splitting

NOTE: Both outer sills not tested due to full length sill covers fitted to vehicle at time of inspection

Slight exhaust gas blow from centre section to catalyst joint

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
Full Seat Toledo SE reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N35 JPW is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N35 JPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N35 JPW?

You can check the full history of N35 JPW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N35 JPW registered?

N35 JPW is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N35 JPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N35 JPW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N35 JPW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N35 JPW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.