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S539 TJX

1998 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,635 mi
Last recorded195,635 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 TJX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 195,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 187,004 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 179,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 179,006 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 166,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 166,851 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 160,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 160,060 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 146,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 146,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2008 134,215 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2008 134,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 113,216 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 112,867 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 97,033 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 79,140 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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S539 TJX is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S539 TJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S539 TJX?

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What year was S539 TJX registered?

S539 TJX is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S539 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S539 TJX shows 16 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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