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P711 KTF

1997 Seat Toledo SE

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

124,461 mi
Last recorded124,461 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo SE94,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 KTF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2007 124,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 123,990 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 110,133 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 110,133 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both lower ball joint rubbers split

off side inner c/v boot split

off side inner c/v jiont some bolts insecure and some missing †

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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P711 KTF is a 1997 Seat Toledo SE in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1997 Seat Toledo SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.8% with a typical mileage of 94,002 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 P711 KTF, 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 29 years old, this Seat Toledo SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P711 KTF registered?

P711 KTF is a 1997 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P711 KTF safe to buy?

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