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R851 GFU

1998 Seat Toledo

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,710 mi
Last recorded132,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 GFU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 132,710 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 116,413 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 116,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine mounting split

Pass 12 Aug 2008 101,925 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2008 101,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 85,530 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2007 85,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2006 68,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 68,695 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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R851 GFU is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R851 GFU, 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 R851 GFU registered?

R851 GFU is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R851 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 GFU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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