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W391 XKR

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,005 mi
Last recorded137,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2014 137,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front discs a bit pitted

front suspension lower arm bushes a little worn and soft,.... creaky

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2013 133,873 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes a little soft

Pass 25 Jul 2012 130,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 125,187 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2010 116,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s mirror glass cracked

surface corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 9 Jul 2010 116,281 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s mirror glass cracked

surface corrosion rear coil springs

Fail 29 Jan 2009 102,146 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2009 102,146 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2008 90,706 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 31 Jan 2007 79,380 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 67,298 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 67,298 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs corroded

scratches in 'a' zone of windscreen

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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W391 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W391 XKR, 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 W391 XKR registered?

W391 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W391 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W391 XKR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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