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Y891 GCD

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,198 mi
Last recorded94,198 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 GCD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,198 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,079 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 82,224 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 82,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

c/o just pass

Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,577 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WEARING

N/S REAR AND CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT STORK COVERS MISSING

O/S WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 3 Jun 2008 59,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WEARING

N/S REAR AND CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT STORK COVERS MISSING

O/S FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 31 May 2007 49,302 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT STORK CASING MISSING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,811 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 38,811 miles

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

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

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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Y891 GCD is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y891 GCD, 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 Y891 GCD registered?

Y891 GCD is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y891 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y891 GCD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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