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GN51 OPR

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,879 mi
Last recorded178,879 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OPR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2014 178,879 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 178,879 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 164,810 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension arm bush split nearside front offside front deteriorated slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2012 152,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f ;o/s/f lower arm bushes spliting

Fail 13 Apr 2011 138,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 138,782 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 124,807 miles

front bottom arm bushes perrished

front tyres near limits

Fail 19 Apr 2010 124,807 miles

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

front bottom arm bushes perrished

front tyres near limits

Pass 22 Apr 2009 112,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 112,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,685 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 80,854 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 80,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear o/s tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Sep 2005 74,826 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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GN51 OPR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN51 OPR, 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 GN51 OPR registered?

GN51 OPR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is GN51 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OPR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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