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Y968 TNC

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,728 mi
Last recorded66,728 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 TNC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 66,728 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,718 miles

rear brake disc in poor condition. both rear tyre's have nails in.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,862 miles

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

front discs worn

rear brakes binding slightly

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 63,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs worn

rear brakes binding slightly

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,044 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 55,040 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PAS belt cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PAS BELT WORN

Fail 27 Jun 2008 49,961 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PAS BELT WORN

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,845 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,086 miles

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

pas belt worn

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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Y968 TNC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y968 TNC, 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 Y968 TNC registered?

Y968 TNC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y968 TNC safe to buy?

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