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Y908 PAU

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,324 mi
Last recorded172,324 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 PAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 172,324 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 172,190 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 164,473 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2008 157,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 144,595 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 144,594 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 118,603 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 PAU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PAU, 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

How do I check the history of Y908 PAU?

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What year was Y908 PAU registered?

Y908 PAU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y908 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y908 PAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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