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R128 XDC

1998 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

128,019 mi
Last recorded128,019 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 XDC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 128,019 miles

exhaust tail pipe fouling on bumper

Fail 10 Oct 2007 127,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

exhaust tail pipe fouling on bumper

Pass 12 Sep 2006 112,562 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 112,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 112,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 100,101 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 100,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R128 XDC is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R128 XDC, 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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What year was R128 XDC registered?

R128 XDC is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R128 XDC safe to buy?

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