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GJ02 NRX

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,740 mi
Last recorded170,740 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 NRX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 170,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

has slight corrosion under body and arches

Fail 8 Jul 2019 170,735 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

coolant low

Pass 21 Feb 2018 151,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel stiff in rotate

Pass 22 Feb 2017 139,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 131,053 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

all brake pipes slight corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear indicator on dash

o/s rear and both additional rear seats missing at time of test.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 131,044 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

all brake pipes slight corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear indicator on dash

o/s rear and both additional rear seats missing at time of test.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 122,389 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,556 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s head lights deteriorated.

n/s side light dim.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 100,621 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 100,621 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 93,151 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 93,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 84,997 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs have wear

Fail 9 Feb 2011 84,997 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front brake discs have wear

both rear brake discs have wear

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,561 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NRX is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GJ02 NRX, 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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GJ02 NRX is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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