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R489 OHN

1998 Seat Toledo

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,782 mi
Last recorded72,782 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 OHN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,782 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 72,359 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,728 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 66,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,381 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 56,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic sills fitted

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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R489 OHN is a 1998 Seat Toledo in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R489 OHN, 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 R489 OHN registered?

R489 OHN is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R489 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 OHN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R489 OHN have outstanding finance?

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