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FP08 XJL

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

300,875 mi
Last recorded300,875 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 XJL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 300,875 miles

Nearside Rear flasher fading

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

engine oil leaking

Fail 18 May 2018 300,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear flasher fading

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

engine oil leaking

Pass 18 May 2017 266,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged +offside front (3.6.B.4d)

seat belt stalks wearing,brake discs wearing,oil leaks

Fail 15 May 2017 266,574 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged +offside front (3.6.B.4d)

seat belt stalks wearing,brake discs wearing,oil leaks

Pass 4 May 2016 220,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 4 May 2016 220,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 6 May 2015 202,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing+wearing on edges getting low on tread,spare wheel loose

Pass 22 Sep 2014 185,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 185,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 150,067 miles

both front tyres are badly worn on the inner edges

both wipers are in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2012 116,875 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 71,681 miles

child seat fitted to o/s centre seat unable to fully test adult seatbelt

n/s/r seat not fitted at time of test

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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FP08 XJL is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 101,087 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 FP08 XJL, 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 18 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP08 XJL registered?

FP08 XJL is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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