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R301 GJN

1998 Seat Toledo

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,147 mi
Last recorded174,147 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 GJN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2011 174,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 164,884 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside outer sill panels been repaired and covered with underseal

Fail 23 Mar 2010 164,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 159,801 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

gearbox/engine mounting worn

Pass 6 Nov 2006 152,755 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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R301 GJN is a 1998 Seat Toledo in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R301 GJN, 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 R301 GJN registered?

R301 GJN is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R301 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 GJN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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