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X197 OBN

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,928 mi
Last recorded117,928 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 OBN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 117,928 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 117,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,188 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 90,592 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 90,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 86,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,532 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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X197 OBN is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X197 OBN, 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 X197 OBN?

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What year was X197 OBN registered?

X197 OBN is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X197 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X197 OBN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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