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X896 SHH

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,500 mi
Last recorded105,500 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 SHH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 105,500 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,340 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 84,340 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,255 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,290 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 58,381 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SHH is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SHH, 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 X896 SHH?

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What year was X896 SHH registered?

X896 SHH is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X896 SHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X896 SHH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X896 SHH have outstanding finance?

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