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N597 ECA

1996 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

238,270 mi
Last recorded238,270 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Seat Toledo103,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 ECA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2005 238,270 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 238,270 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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N597 ECA is a 1996 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N597 ECA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N597 ECA registered?

N597 ECA is a 1996 Seat Toledo, first registered on 27 January 1996.

Is N597 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N597 ECA shows 2 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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