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R891 MFX

1997 Seat Toledo SE

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo SE94,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 MFX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2007 115,218 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 115,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1 of high level brake lights not working

air bag light on

both front brake hoses perished

both front tyres have cuts in their sidewalls

exhaust system corroded, rattling and blowing on joints

front discs pitted and corroded

nearside horn button not working

play in both front strut tops

play in both rear wheel bearings

sticky tape on windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2005 101,719 miles

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

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

Rear shock bumpstops perished and broken

Fail 22 Jul 2005 101,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear shock bumpstops perished and broken

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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R891 MFX is a 1997 Seat Toledo SE in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R891 MFX, 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 R891 MFX registered?

R891 MFX is a 1997 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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