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R71 GBE

1998 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,331 mi
Last recorded81,331 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 81,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,407 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 73,407 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,659 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 65,659 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,109 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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R71 GBE is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R71 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 R71 GBE registered?

R71 GBE is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R71 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 GBE shows 7 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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