2003 SEAT LEON CUPRA R

KEY FACTS

• A well-kept, one-owner example of the Spanish hot hatch, finished in a tasteful colour scheme.
• Under the bonnet is the 1.8-litre turbocharged inline-four, producing 207bhp and powering the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
• A highly original example, this Leon Cupra R has been largely kept in dry storage since 2017, and was fully resprayed one year later. 

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Leon Cupra R is finished in Platinum Grey metallic over a black cloth-trimmed interior complete with red stitching, sports seats and aluminium pedals.
• The original factory specification includes climate control, a trip computer, electric windows, electrically folding and adjustable door mirrors, and a CD autochanger.
• It is accompanied by the original sale invoice, stamped service book, owner’s manual, various maintenance invoices, radio code card, two keys, spare wheel, jack and tools.

CONDITION

• There is no bodywork damage.
• The car was resprayed in 2018 to rectify some minor blemishes in the finish.
• The Platinum Grey Metallic paintwork is now described as being in excellent overall condition with only a couple of very minor marks on the nearside door mirror.
• The original interior is in good condition, with only minor signs of use commensurate with the age and mileage of the vehicle. This includes some light wear on the driver’s seat bolster, steering wheel and gear knob, and a small area of flaking paint on one of the centre-console air vents.
• The owner states that the clutch has started to slip, but only at high speeds and under heavy acceleration. This has been left as-is, giving the next owner the opportunity to choose whether to replace with an OEM item to keep the car completely unmodified, or to install an uprated clutch.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 27 January 2021 at 76,617 miles, when the car recorded a clean, first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Leon Cupra R was most recently serviced in April 2018 at 76,506 miles by Audi-Specialists.co.uk, who renewed the engine oil and filter, spark plugs, fuel filter, suspension arms, top mounts, and brake callipers.
• Previously, Grantham Road Garage performed an oil change service in April 2017 at 76,226 miles, also replacing the CV gaiter and rocker cover gasket.
• Grantham Road Garage also serviced the vehicle in May 2016 at 74,666 miles, when the engine oil and filter, cam belt, tensioner, water pump and handbrake cables were replaced, and the air conditioning system was serviced.
• Ahead of sale, the car has been fitted with a new 12-volt battery and a new front splitter. In addition, the brake callipers and alloy wheels have also been refurbished.

Dates and mileage:

• Apr 2018 – 76,506 miles – Audi-Specialists.co.uk
• Apr 2017 – 76,226 miles – Grantham Road Garage
• May 2016 – 74,666 miles – Grantham Road Garage
• Jun 2015 – 72,689 miles – Grantham Road Garage
• Jun 2014 – 69,313 miles – Grantham Road Garage
• Jun 2013 – 66,639 miles – Grantham Road Garage
• Dec 2011 – 63,310 miles – Crawley Down SEAT
• May 2010 – 54,508 miles – Albion Auto Repairs
• Jun 2009 – 50,776 miles – Frosts SEAT
• May 2008 – 46,550 miles – Sidlow SEAT
• May 2007 – 39,143 miles – Sidlow SEAT
• May 2006 – 29,941 miles – Sidlow SEAT
• Jun 2005 – 21,782 miles – Sidlow SEAT
• Jun 2004 – 13,579 miles – Caffyns SEAT
• Nov 2003 – 11,648 miles – Caffyns SEAT
• Jun 2003 – PDI – Caffyns SEAT

SUMMARY

Described by Autocar magazine as “muscular, surefooted, faithful and quick”; the Seat Leon Cupra R is an exciting yet eminently practical performance car. Presented in highly original and well-preserved condition, this one-owner example would benefit from a replacement clutch, but is otherwise ready to drive and enjoy.

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