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W286 SWP

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,605 mi
Last recorded135,605 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 SWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2014 135,605 miles

Condition of exhaust

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play to steering rack ends

Wear to both front tyres inner edges

Pass 29 May 2013 124,065 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play to rear axle bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,127 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,155 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 97,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,397 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,522 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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W286 SWP is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 W286 SWP, 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 W286 SWP registered?

W286 SWP is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W286 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W286 SWP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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