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R458 TGC

1998 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,934 mi
Last recorded131,934 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 TGC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 131,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front and rear number plates are deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyre treads worn unevenly on inner edges tread is low in places - recommend replacing

nearside front tyre tread getting low

offside front suspension noisy

slight exhaust blow on the middle to rear sections

Pass 27 May 2014 131,934 miles

front and rear number plates are deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyre treads worn unevenly on inner edges tread is low in places - recommend replacing

nearside front tyre tread getting low

offside front suspension noisy

slight exhaust blow on the middle to rear sections

Pass 29 May 2013 112,547 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 May 2013 112,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy - recommend replacing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,543 miles

front plactic below offside front headlight broken

Fail 12 Jun 2012 96,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front plactic below offside front headlight broken

nearside and offside front tyre treads low on inner edges

Fail 2 Jun 2011 87,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust pipe into box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,066 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust pipe into box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,482 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads getting low on edges

offside front brake hose perishing

track rod ends creeking

Fail 8 Jun 2010 80,453 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside and offside front tyre treads getting low on edges

offside front brake hose perishing

track rod ends creeking

Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,811 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 72,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,335 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,198 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,198 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 20 May 2005 53,188 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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R458 TGC is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R458 TGC, 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 R458 TGC registered?

R458 TGC is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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