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GLZ 2041

1997 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,633 mi
Last recorded128,633 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 2041
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 128,633 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2010 128,375 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2009 116,131 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 115,951 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

nearside track rod end rubber split

nearside front flexible brake hose not secured in position

Pass 13 Aug 2008 105,232 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 105,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 102,387 miles

rear brake hoses corroding †rear brake pipes corroding †front brake pipes corroding †front brake discs starting to corroded †rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2006 100,226 miles

rear tyres on limit †rear brake pads low †n/s o/s front brake pipes corroding †rear brake flexis corroding †

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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GLZ 2041 is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 126,646 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 GLZ 2041, 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 29 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GLZ 2041 registered?

GLZ 2041 is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is GLZ 2041 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 2041 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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