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FJ51 LNR

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LNR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 75,555 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 75,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,065 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 66,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,160 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,574 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 55,527 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 51,568 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 47,338 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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FJ51 LNR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 LNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 LNR registered?

FJ51 LNR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is FJ51 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 LNR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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