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Y836 HWJ

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,992 mi
Last recorded92,992 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 HWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 92,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s sill lips

horn poor

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Dec 2009 85,153 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front service brake veers right

Fail 21 Dec 2009 85,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front service brake veers right

Pass 13 Dec 2008 73,239 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 50,943 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 38,465 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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Y836 HWJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y836 HWJ, 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 Y836 HWJ registered?

Y836 HWJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 June 2001.

Is Y836 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y836 HWJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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