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N601 VMO

1996 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

226,539 mi
Last recorded226,539 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Toledo103,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 VMO
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2009 226,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust mountings starting to perish

front of nearside inner sill badly corroded

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight wear in front and rear top suspension leg mountings

slight wear in steering rack

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2008 217,144 miles

brake pedal pad slightly worn

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

offside of front bumper slightly insecure

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2008 217,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

offside of front bumper slightly insecure

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2007 204,776 miles

brake fluid getting low and front brake pads worn close to limit??

front brakes slightly out of balance

front exhaust pipe leaking slightly

light output from nearside front side lamp slightly low

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside of front bumper slightly insecure

sill covers fitted

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2007 204,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake fluid getting low and front brake pads worn close to limit??

front brakes slightly out of balance

light output from nearside front side lamp slightly low

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside of front bumper slightly insecure

sill covers fitted

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2006 194,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low and front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing badley on inner edge and near to legal limit

rear number plate insecure near to limit

sill covers fitted

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2006 194,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low and front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing badley on inner edge and near to limit

rear number plate insecure near to limit

sill cover fitted offside

slight wear in steering rack

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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N601 VMO is a 1996 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N601 VMO, 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 N601 VMO registered?

N601 VMO is a 1996 Seat Toledo, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N601 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N601 VMO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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