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W851 RNB

2000 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,713 mi
Last recorded187,713 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 RNB
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 187,713 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 187,538 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 178,193 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 178,193 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 168,031 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 168,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 158,839 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 145,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 135,670 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 135,669 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 125,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 125,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 117,000 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in grease

o/s/f suspension top mount worn

play in the steering

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly 195/65 15

slight fluctuation on the o/s/f brake reading

windscreen chipped

wiper arms worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 107,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in the steering rack

rear axle bushes split

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2009 92,598 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertray loose

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,598 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine undertray loose

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Mar 2008 85,188 miles

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush peeling

slight play in the steering rack

slight play in the suspension top mounts

undertray damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2008 85,187 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

evidence of the n/s/r brake getting hot

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush peeling

rear brake pads below half worn

slight play in the steering rack

slight play in the suspension top mounts

undertray damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,921 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,237 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W851 RNB is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 99,886 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 W851 RNB, 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 26 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W851 RNB registered?

W851 RNB is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W851 RNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W851 RNB shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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