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FCZ 6208

1997 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,532 mi
Last recorded157,532 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 6208
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 157,532 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 139,755 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 128,014 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 127,988 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2010 122,096 miles

2 rear seats missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 116,638 miles

2 rear seats missing

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 116,638 miles

2 rear seats missing

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 108,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 104,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2007 104,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 97,766 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 97,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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FCZ 6208 is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FCZ 6208, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FCZ 6208 registered?

FCZ 6208 is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is FCZ 6208 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCZ 6208 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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