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P102 DCY

1997 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,971 mi
Last recorded186,971 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo93,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 DCY
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 186,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 173,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 160,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 149,330 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 138,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 129,123 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 129,122 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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P102 DCY is a 1997 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 93,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P102 DCY, 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 29 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P102 DCY?

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What year was P102 DCY registered?

P102 DCY is a 1997 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P102 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 DCY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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