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P624 STL

1996 Seat Toledo SE

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

127,430 mi
Last recorded127,430 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Toledo SE90,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 STL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 127,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 119,771 miles

O/S/F driveshaft inner gaiter split (Replacement recommended)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 119,684 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F driveshaft inner gaiter split (Replacement recommended)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 111,782 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 111,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s -n/s/r brake flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 106,859 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 106,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P624 STL is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Seat Toledo SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.5% with a typical mileage of 90,306 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 P624 STL, 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 30 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 P624 STL registered?

P624 STL is a 1996 Seat Toledo SE, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P624 STL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P624 STL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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