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R102 HJV

1998 Seat Toledo

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,176 mi
Last recorded120,176 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 HJV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2013 120,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

centre exhaust shield loose

exhaust rusty

front side windows tinted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

sill covers fitted

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jan 2012 112,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,099 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 100,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 91,620 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 91,620 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

rear bump stops breaking up

Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,572 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,756 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,081 miles

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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R102 HJV is a 1998 Seat Toledo in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 87,216 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 R102 HJV, 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 28 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R102 HJV is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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