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286 JGN

2005 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,735 mi
Last recorded109,735 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration286 JGN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 109,735 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 109,450 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,060 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 91,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 May 2013 91,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2012 81,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,659 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 70,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,977 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,355 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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286 JGN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 106,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 286 JGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 286 JGN registered?

286 JGN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is 286 JGN safe to buy?

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