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R508 GKO

1998 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 GKO
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,765 miles

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

both front inner sills corroded outside prescribed aera

both outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,765 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front inner sills corroded outside prescribed aera

both outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 30 Jan 2012 95,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,943 miles

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

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

outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

Fail 17 Jan 2011 92,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 28 Jan 2010 89,149 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 89,143 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,445 miles

both outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

surface corrosion forming by n/s/f outer seat belt mount

Fail 26 Jan 2009 85,392 miles

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

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

both outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

surface corrosion forming by n/s/f outer seat belt mount

Pass 22 Jan 2008 81,900 miles

both outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

n/s headlight has slight dampness in it

surface corrosion form on o/s inner sill

Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,332 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to cover †surface corrosion forming on o/s inner sill

Fail 23 Jan 2007 78,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect outer sill due to covers †surface corrosion forming on o/s inner sill †rear brakes may require attention in near furture

Fail 24 Jan 2006 74,302 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

screw in offside front tyre †light surface corrosion forming on offside inner sill under car

Pass 24 Jan 2006 74,302 miles

screw in offside front tyre †light surface corrosion forming on offside inner sill under car

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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R508 GKO is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R508 GKO, 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 R508 GKO registered?

R508 GKO is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R508 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 GKO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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