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N478 YAN

1996 Seat Toledo SE

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,029 mi
Last recorded119,029 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Toledo SE90,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 YAN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 119,029 miles

Battery insecure

Centre inner sills have been welded

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temp warning light on

Fail 9 Apr 2009 118,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Centre inner sills have been welded

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

Offside front inner sill corroded and holed

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temp warning light on

Fail 14 Apr 2008 107,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust second box has been sealed with lots of paste

front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

nearside driveshaft outer gaiter in poor condition

rust on floor pans and inner sills

Pass 14 Apr 2008 107,015 miles

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

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

exhaust second box has been sealed with lots of paste

front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

nearside driveshaft outer gaiter in poor condition

rust on floor pans and inner sills

Pass 2 May 2007 102,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exdhaust centre box has been sealed with paste

surface rust on underside

Fail 14 Jan 2006 96,876 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

outer sill covers fitted

slight exhaust blow front pipe joint

some corrosion nearside floor + all jacking mount areas

some imbalance front brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2006 96,876 miles

outer sill covers fitted

slight exhaust blow front pipe joint

some corrosion nearside floor + all jacking mount areas

some imbalance front brakes

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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N478 YAN is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE in Grey 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 N478 YAN, 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 N478 YAN registered?

N478 YAN is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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