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R179 TBV

1998 Seat Toledo SE

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,883 mi
Last recorded117,883 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo SE90,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 TBV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 117,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 110,948 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 110,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 105,390 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Toledo SE?

Based on 945 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

56.5%
Pass Rate
7,082
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 195
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 80
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 58
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R179 TBV is a 1998 Seat Toledo SE in Red 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 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 90,837 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Toledo SE fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R179 TBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Toledo SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Toledo SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R179 TBV registered?

R179 TBV is a 1998 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R179 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 TBV 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.

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