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R475 DOB

1998 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 DOB
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,136 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear n/plate poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2011 94,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear n/plate poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,364 miles

centre front screen small chip less than 10mm

rear n/s seat belt stork cover missing

Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 74,492 miles

Inner Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,386 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 70,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,494 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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R475 DOB is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R475 DOB, 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 R475 DOB registered?

R475 DOB is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R475 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 DOB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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