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P517 AJO

1997 Seat Toledo

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,758 mi
Last recorded141,758 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo93,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 AJO
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 141,758 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 141,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 133,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 121,621 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 121,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 110,853 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 110,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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P517 AJO is a 1997 Seat Toledo in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P517 AJO, 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 P517 AJO registered?

P517 AJO is a 1997 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P517 AJO safe to buy?

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