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Y842 XNR

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,510 mi
Last recorded215,510 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 XNR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 215,510 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 215,419 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 215,268 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 150,355 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 139,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 139,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 126,951 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 126,951 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 114,437 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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Y842 XNR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y842 XNR, 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 Y842 XNR registered?

Y842 XNR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y842 XNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y842 XNR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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