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X138 RCS

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,352 mi
Last recorded93,352 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 RCS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,352 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,905 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 86,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 77,415 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 77,382 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 101,126 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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X138 RCS is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X138 RCS, 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 X138 RCS?

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What year was X138 RCS registered?

X138 RCS is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X138 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X138 RCS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X138 RCS have outstanding finance?

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