MOT History from tests of diesel SEAT TOLEDOs year 1998

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Pass percent:42.05%

(The average a diesel SEAT TOLEDO year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:1,358 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	142
Registration plate lamp issues	139
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	132
Headlamp aim out of alignment	130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	88
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	55
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	53
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	53
Registration plate issues	45
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	45
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	43
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	42
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	40
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	35
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	28
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	27
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	27
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	26
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	26
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	23
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	17
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	16
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Brake hose damaged	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	15
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Rear brake binding	14
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	13
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Windscreen has damage	10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	8
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	3
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	3

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MOT History from tests of diesel SEAT TOLEDOs year 1998

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