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R171 ORB

1998 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,955 mi
Last recorded69,955 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 ORB
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,955 miles

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

Oil leak

all steel brake pipes have some corrosoion on them

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear brake ferrals corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 69,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all steel brake pipes have some corrosoion on them

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear brake ferrals corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,226 miles

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

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

both inner sills are corroded

exhaust rubber perished on back box

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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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R171 ORB is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R171 ORB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R171 ORB registered?

R171 ORB is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R171 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 ORB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R171 ORB have outstanding finance?

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