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S31 NAM

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

118,404 mi
Last recorded118,404 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 NAM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 118,404 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 118,404 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 112,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 112,987 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 105,299 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 105,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 104,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Oct 2007 97,713 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 97,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 87,464 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 87,464 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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S31 NAM is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2000 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 90,676 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 S31 NAM, 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 26 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 S31 NAM registered?

S31 NAM is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is S31 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 NAM shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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