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X797 EEB

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,833 mi
Last recorded137,833 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 EEB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,833 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,534 miles

Nearside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,620 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 120,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 102,855 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 99,879 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 98,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 96,181 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 92,325 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 83,332 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 83,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,972 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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X797 EEB is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X797 EEB, 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 X797 EEB registered?

X797 EEB is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X797 EEB safe to buy?

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