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R821 ODC

1997 Seat Toledo SE

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,381 mi
Last recorded174,381 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo SE94,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 ODC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 174,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 156,948 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 156,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Seat Toledo SE?

Based on 945 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

56.5%
Pass Rate
7,082
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 195
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 80
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 58
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R821 ODC is a 1997 Seat Toledo SE in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Toledo SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.8% with a typical mileage of 94,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Toledo SE fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R821 ODC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Toledo SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Toledo SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R821 ODC registered?

R821 ODC is a 1997 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R821 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 ODC shows 3 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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