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W838 PLJ

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,581 mi
Last recorded118,581 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 PLJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 118,581 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 118,573 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,818 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lense cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & Outer side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear coil springs, Rear axle

Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,899 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,575 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 82,575 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,173 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 79,173 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,788 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,203 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 72,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 68,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 82,346 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

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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W838 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W838 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

How do I check the history of W838 PLJ?

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What year was W838 PLJ registered?

W838 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W838 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W838 PLJ shows 18 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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