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R855 GFU

1998 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,667 mi
Last recorded40,667 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 GFU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,667 miles

corrosion noted to n/side rear puter wheel arch - not within 30 cm of prescribed areas

movement noted in o/side & n/side front top suspension mountings

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,217 miles

front flexi brake hoses perishing

handbrake lever slight weak

o/side rear lamp unit damaged

slight movement in rear hubs

Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,236 miles

front tyres slight perishing

o/side door mirror glass damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2006 27,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Slightly uneven wear to rear surfaces of offside and nearside front brake discs

offside and nearside front tyres slightly cracking but no cord showing

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slightly uneven wear to rear surfaces of offside and nearside front brake discs

offside and nearside front tyres slightly cracking but no cord showing

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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R855 GFU is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R855 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 R855 GFU registered?

R855 GFU is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R855 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 GFU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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