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R478 FJV

1998 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,177 mi
Last recorded153,177 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2005 153,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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R478 FJV is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R478 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R478 FJV registered?

R478 FJV is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R478 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 FJV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R478 FJV have outstanding finance?

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