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R826 MRD

1997 Seat Toledo SE

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,981 mi
Last recorded100,981 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo SE94,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 MRD
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2008 100,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust baffles rattle

Pass 27 Apr 2007 90,207 miles

EXHAUST CATALYST HAS BROKEN UP BITS ARE RATLING IN EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 3 Apr 2006 74,696 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,696 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2005 68,552 miles

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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R826 MRD is a 1997 Seat Toledo SE in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R826 MRD, 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 R826 MRD registered?

R826 MRD is a 1997 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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