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R203 GBE

1998 Seat Toledo

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,068 mi
Last recorded101,068 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 101,068 miles

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Offside front tyre wearing low

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside wing mirror glass cracked slightly

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,116 miles

both front rear most track control arm bushes delaminating

both rear shock absorber dust covers perished

both rear tyres have no visible tread on inner edges 3mm of tread approx nearside rear has a slight cut in sidewall and outer sidewall is delaminated

clutch pedal very heavy

corrosion on exhaust rear section. rear heat shield loose.clamp for exhaust rear box loose

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx worn inner edge

no anti slip on accelerator pedal

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

surface cracking on both front flexible brake hoses

Fail 29 Jul 2008 96,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front rear most track control arm bushes delaminating

both rear shock absorber dust covers perished

both rear tyres have no visible tread on inner edges 3mm of tread approx nearside rear has a slight cut in sidewall and outer sidewall is delaminated

clutch pedal very heavy

corrosion on exhaust rear section. rear heat shield loose.clamp for exhaust rear box loose

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx worn inner edge

no anti slip on accelerator pedal

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

surface cracking on both front flexible brake hoses

Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,762 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,015 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 73,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear 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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R203 GBE is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R203 GBE, 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 R203 GBE registered?

R203 GBE is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R203 GBE safe to buy?

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