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R374 FJV

1998 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,346 mi
Last recorded61,346 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 61,346 miles

all welding heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,978 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,408 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 54,408 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 Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cut on n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,394 miles

battery insecure

nearside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2006 48,394 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

battery insecure

nearside rear fog lamp lens cracked

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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R374 FJV is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R374 FJV, 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 R374 FJV registered?

R374 FJV is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R374 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 FJV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R374 FJV have outstanding finance?

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