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P46 TVL

1996 Seat Toledo SE

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

127,151 mi
Last recorded127,151 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Toledo SE90,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 TVL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2008 127,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 117,841 miles

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

both front brake flexis serverely cracked could be dangerous

N/S/F brake pads worn more than O/S/F 50% more

Pass 11 Jan 2007 117,841 miles

both front brake flexis serverely cracked could be dangerous

N/S/F brake pads worn more than O/S/F 50% more

Pass 9 Jan 2006 110,736 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 110,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P46 TVL is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P46 TVL, 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 P46 TVL registered?

P46 TVL is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P46 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P46 TVL shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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