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P542 VHO

1996 Seat Toledo SE

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,412 mi
Last recorded154,412 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Toledo SE90,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 VHO
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 154,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 147,732 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 147,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 142,157 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 142,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 137,160 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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P542 VHO is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P542 VHO, 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 P542 VHO registered?

P542 VHO is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P542 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 VHO shows 6 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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