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P816 TTL

1997 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,292 mi
Last recorded74,292 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo93,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 TTL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,292 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiper blades smearing

corrosion on both inner sills

damage and corrosion to n/s outer sill

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2009 74,289 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres age cracking

corrossion to n/s outer sill

crack to front number plate

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,715 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 68,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2007 61,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2006 60,434 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 60,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P816 TTL is a 1997 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P816 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 P816 TTL registered?

P816 TTL is a 1997 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P816 TTL safe to buy?

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