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L161 CEL

1994 Seat Toledo

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,344 mi
Last recorded145,344 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2005
Typical for 1994 Seat Toledo98,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 CEL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2005 145,344 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 145,344 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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L161 CEL is a 1994 Seat Toledo in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.2% with a typical mileage of 98,663 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 L161 CEL, 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 32 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L161 CEL?

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What year was L161 CEL registered?

L161 CEL is a 1994 Seat Toledo, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L161 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 CEL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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