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Y908 NLB

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,138 mi
Last recorded194,138 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 NLB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 194,138 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 186,234 miles

offside park brake caliper lever not returning

Pass 26 Mar 2016 185,380 miles

Front tyres 2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2015 179,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 171,671 miles

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

both fronts and o/s/r tyres 2-3mm

front fog lights inop

slight exhaust leak from centre clamp

Pass 18 Apr 2013 168,590 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2013 168,579 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 157,572 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 157,565 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 141,902 miles

n/s driveshaft inner boot split

Fail 8 Apr 2011 141,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 8 Apr 2010 123,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 107,169 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 107,162 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,980 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 76,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,081 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,863 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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Y908 NLB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y908 NLB, 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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What year was Y908 NLB registered?

Y908 NLB is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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