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R542 VHK

1998 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,884 mi
Last recorded43,884 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 VHK
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear arch corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,039 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake hose ferruls corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Feb 2017 43,034 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake hose ferruls corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,351 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

rear exhaust rubber split

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Feb 2016 42,349 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking

rear exhaust rubber split

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,584 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front jacking point corroded (non structural)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,606 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 39,429 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,429 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,826 miles

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside inner sill heavily corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

slight judder from front brakes and discs poor surface condition

slight oil leak

small chip in zone a of screen

small chip in zone b of screen

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,840 miles

front discs in poor condition

nearside mirror in poor condition

oil leak

small chip in zone b

Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,951 miles

nearside mirror in poor condition

small chip in zone b of screen

Fail 12 Feb 2010 33,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside mirror in poor condition

small chip in zone b of screen

Fail 1 Sep 2008 31,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

small chip in zone b of screen

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,271 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

small chip in zone b of screen

Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,522 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,102 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 27,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R542 VHK is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R542 VHK, 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 R542 VHK registered?

R542 VHK is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R542 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 VHK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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