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R899 YFU

1997 Seat Toledo SE

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

103,649 mi
Last recorded103,649 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo SE94,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 YFU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 103,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both rear b.hoses unions corroded

general under body corrosion

mainto rear b.pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 91,612 miles

battery insecure

both front tyres side walls damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

main to rear b.pipes corroded

n/s/r b.pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre side walls cracked

play in n/s/f top shocker mounting

Fail 30 May 2008 91,612 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery insecure

both front tyres side walls damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edges

main to rear b.pipes corroded

n/s/r b.pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre side walls cracked

play in n/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 15 May 2007 80,710 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 80,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2006 70,944 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 70,944 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R899 YFU is a 1997 Seat Toledo SE in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R899 YFU, 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 R899 YFU registered?

R899 YFU is a 1997 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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