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R56 GBE

1998 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,478 mi
Last recorded105,478 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 105,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing rough

Fail 6 Aug 2011 105,285 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing rough

Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,510 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2010 99,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2009 94,474 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 94,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front inner sidesill excessivly corroded but not withine prescribed area or significantly weakening vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2008 90,126 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 81,566 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 81,440 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,423 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 74,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 68,004 miles

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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R56 GBE is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R56 GBE, 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 R56 GBE registered?

R56 GBE is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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