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P648 COD

1997 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,155 mi
Last recorded102,155 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo93,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 COD
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,155 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing proper inspection of sills at time of test

offside rear wheel bearing very slightly rough when rotated

Fail 19 Jun 2014 102,155 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing proper inspection of sills at time of test

offside rear wheel bearing very slightly rough when rotated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,664 miles

max lift both front strup tops

surface corrosion o/s sill to flood

Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,824 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

sump rusty

surface corrosion o/s mid sill to floor

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,531 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,664 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,171 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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P648 COD is a 1997 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 93,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P648 COD, 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 29 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P648 COD is a 1997 Seat Toledo, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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