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N88 RLS

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,733 mi
Last recorded87,733 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 RLS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 79,443 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 79,443 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 71,583 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 71,583 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,377 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 68,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 60,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 38,142 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 38,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,818 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. SUGGEST BRAKE BLEED TO BE CARRIED OUT.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 11,991 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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N88 RLS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 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 N88 RLS, 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 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N88 RLS registered?

N88 RLS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is N88 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 RLS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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