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X896 LBJ

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,360 mi
Last recorded81,360 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 LBJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,360 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 73,207 miles

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

damage to offside front tyre sidewall no cords visable

Pass 20 Aug 2016 66,728 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 65,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 63,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,842 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,487 miles

Front tyres worn low

Rear axle bushes very worn

Rear brakes dragging

Rear disc surfaces corroded and scored

Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,524 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres worn low

Rear axle bushes very worn

Rear brakes dragging

Rear disc surfaces corroded and scored

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,006 miles

axle bushs at rear braking up (boarder line)

front wishbone bushs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,715 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,252 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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X896 LBJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X896 LBJ, 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 X896 LBJ registered?

X896 LBJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X896 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X896 LBJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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