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S288 JRG

1999 Seat Toledo

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,363 mi
Last recorded158,363 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Toledo99,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 JRG
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 158,363 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 158,363 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 154,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 149,759 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 145,961 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 141,397 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 141,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 137,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 132,060 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 119,720 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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S288 JRG is a 1999 Seat Toledo in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 99,023 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 S288 JRG, 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 27 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S288 JRG registered?

S288 JRG is a 1999 Seat Toledo, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S288 JRG safe to buy?

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