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R986 LJK

1998 Seat Toledo

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,286 mi
Last recorded85,286 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 LJK
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2007 85,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

idle speed very slow

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 85,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

idle speed very slow

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 76,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

some lift in both front shock absorber top mountings with wheels hanging free

Pass 9 Dec 2005 69,614 miles

battery insecure

drivers seat belt slow to rewind

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

some lift in both front top shock absorber mountings when suspension hanging free (wheels off ground)

windscreen wipers sometimes switch on automatically

Fail 2 Dec 2005 69,468 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Drivers seat belt slow to fully rewind

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Some lift in both front top shock absorber mountings when suspension hanging free (wheels of ground)

battery insecure

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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R986 LJK is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R986 LJK, 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 R986 LJK registered?

R986 LJK is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R986 LJK safe to buy?

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