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Y836 LWL

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,000 mi
Last recorded113,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 LWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 113,000 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,150 miles

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

Offside Front head light security

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 108,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front head light security

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 103,850 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 103,849 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside brake cable sticking

offside rear caliper lever - partially on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,884 miles

exhaust cat inside rattle but cat performance ok

offside rear tyre has cuts on inner side wall

sligth play in offside front upper suspension top mounting

Pass 21 Jul 2012 93,489 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,640 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 87,457 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,406 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 77,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 77,830 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,926 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 60,080 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 LWL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

Y836 LWL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y836 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y836 LWL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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