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X757 RDS

2001 Seat Leon S 16V

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,959 mi
Last recorded55,959 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon S 16V60,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX757 RDS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S 16V
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 55,959 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 55,664 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,639 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 52,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon S 16V?

Based on 674 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,830
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too low 8
position lamp(s) not working 7
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X757 RDS is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon S 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,264 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 S 16V fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X757 RDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon S 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon S 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X757 RDS registered?

X757 RDS is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X757 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X757 RDS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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