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W879 EGC

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,120 mi
Last recorded82,120 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 EGC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,120 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,615 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres very close to body on full lock

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wind screen cracked at bottom out of drivers veiw

Fail 22 Mar 2018 77,615 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres very close to body on full lock

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Wind screen cracked at bottom out of drivers veiw

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,250 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 63,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,765 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,785 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,758 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,657 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,490 miles

Advise on condition of front number plate

Advise on slight play with o/s steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,527 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,059 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,390 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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W879 EGC is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W879 EGC, 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 W879 EGC registered?

W879 EGC is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W879 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W879 EGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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