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P78 LKY

1997 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,177 mi
Last recorded115,177 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo93,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 LKY
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2010 115,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 100,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 92,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 86,655 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 81,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P78 LKY is a 1997 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P78 LKY, 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 P78 LKY registered?

P78 LKY is a 1997 Seat Toledo, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P78 LKY safe to buy?

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