CarVerify

Free Car Check

R721 YJV

1998 Seat Toledo

White Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,109 mi
Last recorded71,109 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 YJV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,109 miles

front no plate faded

play in rear bearings

Fail 9 Mar 2010 71,070 miles

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

front no plate faded

play in rear bearings

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,138 miles

air bag light on

os front wishbone bush spliting

osf tyre worn on edge

play in rear bearings

Fail 9 Mar 2009 68,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

os front wishbone bush spliting

osf tyre worn on edge

play in rear bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,873 miles

Air bag warning light on ?

Front number plate poor.

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

Tyres worn on edge.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 64,786 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Air bag warning light illuminated.

Boot will not open.

Front number plate in poor condition.

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

Rear shock absorber bump stops perished and broken.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,627 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 59,627 miles

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)

Air bag warning light illuminated.

Both rear shock absorber protective boots perished and split.

Exhaust system in general poor condition.

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,904 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 54,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust heatshields in poor condition.

Nearside inner sill corroding.

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear shock absorbers protective covers in poor condition.

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
Full Seat Toledo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R721 YJV is a 1998 Seat Toledo in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R721 YJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R721 YJV?

You can check the full history of R721 YJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R721 YJV registered?

R721 YJV is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R721 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 YJV shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R721 YJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R721 YJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.