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P523 DHN

1996 Seat Toledo SE

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,050 mi
Last recorded122,050 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Toledo SE90,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 DHN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 122,050 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 122,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 105,829 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 103,811 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 97,087 miles

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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P523 DHN is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P523 DHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P523 DHN?

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What year was P523 DHN registered?

P523 DHN is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P523 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 DHN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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