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S603 BYJ

1998 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,608 mi
Last recorded124,608 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 BYJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 124,608 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 124,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 114,398 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2009 114,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 101,737 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 101,737 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 95,450 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 95,450 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 85,233 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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S603 BYJ is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S603 BYJ, 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 S603 BYJ registered?

S603 BYJ is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S603 BYJ safe to buy?

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