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GJ02 NLP

2002 Seat Alhambra

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,071 mi
Last recorded97,071 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 NLP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting bearing slightly rough

Fail 17 Sep 2015 97,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 at flex. hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting bearing slightly rough

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,946 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mil light on[lamda reading]

Fail 29 Apr 2014 93,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mil light on[lamda reading]

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,744 miles

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

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

front wheel trims missing

o/s and n/s anti roll bar link ball joint boots split

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged by icorrect jacking

Fail 25 Mar 2013 90,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine management light on rec. diagnostic check

front wheel trims missing

o/s and n/s anti roll bar link ball joint boots split

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged by icorrect jacking

Fail 24 Feb 2012 87,347 miles

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

Surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Unable to check rear seat belt buckling closed due to missing seats

Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,347 miles

Surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Unable to check rear seat belt buckling closed due to missing seats

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,088 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 67,234 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 67,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 53,257 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 53,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 38,084 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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GJ02 NLP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 GJ02 NLP, 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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What year was GJ02 NLP registered?

GJ02 NLP is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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