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XIL 7981

2001 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,258 mi
Last recorded149,258 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 7981
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 149,258 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 138,595 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 138,595 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 125,788 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 125,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 112,087 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 112,070 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 100,757 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 99,972 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 87,148 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 74,535 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 69,506 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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XIL 7981 is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 95,468 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 XIL 7981, 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 25 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XIL 7981?

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What year was XIL 7981 registered?

XIL 7981 is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is XIL 7981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 7981 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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