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Y838 TGC

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,244 mi
Last recorded42,244 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 TGC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,312 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 22,694 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 21,111 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine light on

Fail 8 May 2014 21,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,169 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,745 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,798 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 11,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 9,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 7,767 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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Y838 TGC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y838 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y838 TGC registered?

Y838 TGC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y838 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 TGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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