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BH1519BT

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,298 mi
Last recorded188,298 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH1519BT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 188,298 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 186,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S AND O/S (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded CENTRE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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BH1519BT is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 126,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BH1519BT, 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 29 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BH1519BT registered?

BH1519BT is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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