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S53 PFH

1998 Seat Toledo

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,299 mi
Last recorded155,299 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 PFH
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 155,299 miles

Accident damage to N/S/Front wing,O/S/front Bumper,O/S/rear Door & Wheel Arch,O/S & N/S Rear Bumpers

Foot Brake Anti Slip Pad Worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake Hose Ferruls Slight Corrosion

Rear Tail Gate Struts Requir Renewal

rivers Electric Window Inoperative

Fail 12 Jun 2008 155,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Accident damage to N/S/Front wing,O/S/front Bumper,O/S/rear Door & Wheel Arch,O/S & N/S Rear Bumpers

Foot Brake Anti Slip Pad Worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake Hose Ferruls Slight Corrosion

Rear Tail Gate Struts Requir Renewal

rivers Electric Window Inoperative

Pass 11 Jul 2007 140,646 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 123,319 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 105,933 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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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S53 PFH is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S53 PFH, 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 S53 PFH registered?

S53 PFH is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S53 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 PFH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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