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Y799 JPP

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,609 mi
Last recorded193,609 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 JPP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 193,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 193,595 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 177,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 160,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 146,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 129,696 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 114,759 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 114,759 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,036 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 100,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 88,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 76,437 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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Y799 JPP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Y799 JPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y799 JPP registered?

Y799 JPP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y799 JPP safe to buy?

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