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X286 NHK

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,340 mi
Last recorded142,340 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 NHK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 142,340 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r coil spring lower tip broken unable to move or fall out

Fail 5 Nov 2012 142,337 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r coil spring lower tip broken unable to move or fall out

Pass 3 Nov 2011 132,152 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 108,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 108,684 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 91,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 69,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 49,570 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 49,570 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,125 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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X286 NHK is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X286 NHK, 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 X286 NHK registered?

X286 NHK is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X286 NHK safe to buy?

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