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P157 JMC

1997 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,541 mi
Last recorded77,541 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo93,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 JMC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

different size tyres on the front to rear

Pass 24 Apr 2006 69,323 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 69,083 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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P157 JMC is a 1997 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P157 JMC, 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.

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What year was P157 JMC registered?

P157 JMC is a 1997 Seat Toledo, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P157 JMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 JMC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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