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Y776 VRH

2001 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,340 mi
Last recorded121,340 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 VRH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 121,340 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 121,340 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition won't allow probe to pick up a signal (7.3.A.1)

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)

Front Stop lamp not working Center (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,329 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 117,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement backbush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement backbush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside front excess movement at rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

center rear seat belt not tested due to seat cover fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,886 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,631 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 92,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,570 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,276 miles

rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2011 59,276 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,832 miles

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

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

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

off side rear brake disc worn

Fail 17 Feb 2011 55,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

off side rear brake disc worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,398 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,286 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,754 miles

auillary drive belt worn

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

auillary drive belt worn

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

off side rear tyre low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,199 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 30,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil level low

Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 25,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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Y776 VRH is a 2001 Seat Leon in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y776 VRH, 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 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y776 VRH registered?

Y776 VRH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y776 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y776 VRH shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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