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Y841 NHJ

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,378 mi
Last recorded170,378 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY841 NHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 170,378 miles

bonnet damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2010 169,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

N/S inner CV boot split

bonnet latch broken

Pass 14 Oct 2009 157,080 miles

eng man fault

front panal damage

rear tyres on limit

Fail 13 Oct 2009 157,019 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

eng man fault

front panal damage

rear tyres on limit

Pass 14 Oct 2008 144,828 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 132,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 121,353 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 121,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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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Y841 NHJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y841 NHJ, 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 Y841 NHJ registered?

Y841 NHJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y841 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y841 NHJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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