MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both dip patterns indistinct
steering wheel cover removed as it moves on wheel
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
steering wheel cover removed as it moves on wheel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm edge (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs getting worn/ corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs getting worn/ corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs in poor condition
rear exhaust mounting in vary poor condition (metal)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ08 TBY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 TBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GJ08 TBY?
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What year was GJ08 TBY registered?
GJ08 TBY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2008.
Is GJ08 TBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ08 TBY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GJ08 TBY have outstanding finance?
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