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FIG 1087

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,840 mi
Last recorded227,840 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 1087
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 227,840 miles

All brake pipes greased.

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 222,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 222,452 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 213,930 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 185,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 163,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 153,852 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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FIG 1087 is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 124,274 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 FIG 1087, 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 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FIG 1087 registered?

FIG 1087 is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is FIG 1087 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 1087 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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