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W834 PLJ

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,273 mi
Last recorded172,273 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW834 PLJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 172,273 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 166,242 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 166,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 156,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 145,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 136,795 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 128,892 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 120,735 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 111,704 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 103,698 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 93,579 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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W834 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 W834 PLJ, 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 W834 PLJ registered?

W834 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W834 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W834 PLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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