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Y982 TNC

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,569 mi
Last recorded187,569 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 TNC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 187,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 177,081 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 162,533 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 162,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 145,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 128,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 128,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 116,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 116,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 103,872 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 103,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y982 TNC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y982 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.

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What year was Y982 TNC registered?

Y982 TNC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y982 TNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y982 TNC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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