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Y836 TGC

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,143 mi
Last recorded70,143 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 TGC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,143 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,318 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower wish bones (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,927 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,257 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 59,257 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 58,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,013 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 55,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,349 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 9 Mar 2010 45,760 miles

Both rear offside lamp units have condensation

Catalyst struggled through test

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads and discs wearing low/corroded

Light oil misting on P.A.S banjo union n/s

Movement/uplift in both front top strut mounts

Rear brake pads wearing and discs tarnished

Wipers poor

front number plate discoloured

Fail 11 Mar 2009 43,425 miles

Damp fluid mark on Power steering banjo pipe nearside front no leak visable.

Front wiper blades in poor condition but clear screen.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Water in offside rear lamp unit not effecting light emitted .

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,425 miles

Damp fluid mark on Power steering banjo pipe nearside front no leak visable.

Front wiper blades in poor condition but clear screen.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Water in offside rear lamp unit not effecting light emitted .

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,764 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,103 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 TGC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TGC, 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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Y836 TGC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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