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P791 TTL

1997 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

118,037 mi
Last recorded118,037 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo93,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 TTL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2012 118,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,631 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 113,631 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 106,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 24 Nov 2010 106,759 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside front inner sill corroded and holed

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear jacking point inner sill corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2010 103,356 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside front inner sill corroded and holed

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear jacking point inner sill corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2010 102,992 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 98,258 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 98,258 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2008 89,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 79,215 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 78,669 miles

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

OFFSIDE INNER SILL HOLED PRESCRIBED AREA (FAILED UNDER SEATBELT)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 70,834 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 70,761 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P791 TTL is a 1997 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P791 TTL, 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 P791 TTL registered?

P791 TTL is a 1997 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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