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R531 KGD

1998 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

242,732 mi
Last recorded242,732 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 KGD
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 242,732 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 May 2008 242,732 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2007 234,554 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 234,550 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2006 224,584 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 224,308 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MOST OR ALL ---METAL BRAKE PIPES NOW HAVE COROSION WHICH IS FAIRLY DEEP---BUT NO SEVERE PITTING AT THIS TIME

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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R531 KGD is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R531 KGD, 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 R531 KGD registered?

R531 KGD is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 21 June 1998.

Is R531 KGD safe to buy?

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