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W251 PRM

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,213 mi
Last recorded110,213 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 PRM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2011 110,213 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 97,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 90,846 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 73,836 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 73,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,211 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 55,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W251 PRM is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 90,676 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 W251 PRM, 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 26 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 W251 PRM registered?

W251 PRM is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W251 PRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W251 PRM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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