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S521 DVV

1998 Seat Toledo

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,496 mi
Last recorded59,496 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,496 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 59,489 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,280 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 58,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,708 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 55,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,835 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,588 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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S521 DVV is a 1998 Seat Toledo in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S521 DVV, 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 S521 DVV registered?

S521 DVV is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S521 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 DVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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