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P540 UTG

1997 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo93,099 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 UTG
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2007

damage to n/s cill

Pass 30 Jan 2006 125,349 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 125,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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P540 UTG is a 1997 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P540 UTG, 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 P540 UTG?

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What year was P540 UTG registered?

P540 UTG is a 1997 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P540 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 UTG 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.

Does P540 UTG have outstanding finance?

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