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S689 RJV

1998 Seat Toledo SE

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,442 mi
Last recorded121,442 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo SE90,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 RJV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2009 121,442 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 121,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 110,200 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 109,995 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 95,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 90,837 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 90,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Seat Toledo SE?

Based on 945 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

56.5%
Pass Rate
7,082
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 195
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Brake pipe excessively corroded 80
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 58
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S689 RJV is a 1998 Seat Toledo SE in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Seat Toledo SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 90,837 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 SE fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S689 RJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Toledo SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Toledo SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S689 RJV registered?

S689 RJV is a 1998 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S689 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S689 RJV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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