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S47 EBD

1998 Seat Toledo

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,646 mi
Last recorded103,646 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 103,646 miles

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

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

engine breather pipes detertiorated and leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2010 103,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine breather pipes detertiorated and leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2010 100,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,017 miles

Beam pattern on both headlights starting to become a bit indistinct

Big lip on front brake discs but pads ok

Both sides rear brake pads getting low and discs in poor condition (approx 5000 miles life left)

Considerable free movement in front suspension top mounts when hanging, no movement in normal position

Rear number plate starting to deteriate

Very slight free play in nearside track rod end

Fail 9 Feb 2009 94,017 miles

Beam pattern on both headlights starting to become a bit indistinct

Big lip on front brake discs but pads ok

Both sides rear brake pads getting low and discs in poor condition (approx 5000 miles life left)

Considerable free movement in front suspension top mounts when hanging, no movement in normal position

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate starting to deteriate

Very slight free play in nearside track rod end

Pass 11 Feb 2008 88,597 miles

All tyres shoe signs of having been run under inflated.

Both rear suspension swinging arm bushes starting to seperate from their metal backing.

Considerable movement in front suspension top mounts when suspension hanging free.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side front suspension arm rear bush starting to seperate from its metal shell

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight free play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 88,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All of exhaust system in poor condition

All tyres shoe signs of having been run under inflated.

Both rear suspension swinging arm bushes starting to seperate from their metal backing.

Considerable movement in front suspension top mounts when suspension hanging free.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side front suspension arm rear bush starting to seperate from its metal shell

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight free play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 81,919 miles

As previous advise sheet number 271120747036.

Fail 9 Feb 2007 81,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Engine dipstick tube,top broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

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

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 74,425 miles

N/S/F tyre tread worn both sides and outer sidewall scuffed.

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

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

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

O/S headlamp body broken and slightly loose,

O/S/F tyre tread worn smooth inside edge.

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 74,425 miles

N/S/F tyre tread worn both sides and outer sidewall scuffed.

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

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

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

O/S headlamp body broken and slightly loose,

O/S/F tyre tread worn smooth inside edge.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S47 EBD is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S47 EBD, 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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S47 EBD is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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