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R391 CVV

1998 Seat Toledo

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,931 mi
Last recorded50,931 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,931 miles

Both front brake discs corroding

Both front driveshafts corroding

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

Exhaust corroding

Front subframe and rear axle beam corroding

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear brake drums and back plates corroding

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,805 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Front and rear steering,braking and suspension components corroding

Front brake discs corroding

Front driveshafts badly corroded

Front hubs corroded

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear axle beam corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,628 miles

Alternator or water pump noisey

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Both front lower suspension arms back inner bushes starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust lightly corroding

Front driveshafts corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front jacking point starting to corrode

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear axle beam bushes starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

White corrosion appearing to all brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 50,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,381 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,073 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R391 CVV is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R391 CVV, 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 R391 CVV registered?

R391 CVV is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R391 CVV safe to buy?

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