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X391 BFJ

2000 Seat Leon

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,674 mi
Last recorded167,674 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX391 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 167,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front subframe dented

Pass 15 Jul 2014 158,952 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle beam bushes in a poor condition.

Rear brakes worn.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 158,826 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle beam bushes in a poor condition.

Rear brakes worn.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 142,729 miles

both rear coil springs are coroaded

o/s/r shock weaping

Pass 3 Jul 2012 133,595 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 113,332 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 89,171 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 89,171 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,462 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 5 Nov 2007 73,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Dec 2006 65,628 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 56,068 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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X391 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X391 BFJ, 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.

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What year was X391 BFJ registered?

X391 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X391 BFJ safe to buy?

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