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W398 XKR

2000 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,875 mi
Last recorded111,875 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,875 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 111,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,216 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,346 miles

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

o/s rear tyre underinflated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,193 miles

n/s front tyre under inflated

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,148 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,069 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,055 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,063 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre section mounting has a tempary repair

Fail 24 Jan 2007 47,966 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,228 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 38,223 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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W398 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W398 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

How do I check the history of W398 XKR?

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What year was W398 XKR registered?

W398 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W398 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W398 XKR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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