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R558 ERT

1998 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,067 mi
Last recorded97,067 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 ERT
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,067 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 92,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,472 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 88,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,356 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 75,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear shock bumpstop seperated.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,899 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 51,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,661 miles

rear tyres showing slight out of shape and inner c v boot on off side front

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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R558 ERT is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R558 ERT, 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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R558 ERT is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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