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AF02 RXJ

2002 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,175 mi
Last recorded146,175 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 RXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 146,175 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 130,361 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded fitted to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 122,771 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,007 miles

Both front shock absorbers rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 94,867 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

When was cambelt changed?

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,867 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

When was cambelt changed?

Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,489 miles

When was cambelt changed?

Fail 3 Aug 2010 77,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,091 miles

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,434 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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AF02 RXJ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 105,771 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 AF02 RXJ, 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 24 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF02 RXJ is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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