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X488 RST

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,227 mi
Last recorded95,227 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 RST
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,227 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 95,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,245 miles

ehaust is corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 84,509 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrison on complete exhaust system

unable to veiw brake pipe above rear heatsheild

Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,369 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres on 2mm

rear tyres on 3mm.

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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X488 RST is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X488 RST, 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 X488 RST registered?

X488 RST is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X488 RST safe to buy?

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