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GN51 ZGY

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,198 mi
Last recorded220,198 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 ZGY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 220,198 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 208,878 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 208,878 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 197,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 197,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 185,690 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 185,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 172,604 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 172,504 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 162,078 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 162,078 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 149,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 149,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 136,703 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 136,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 122,772 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 107,030 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 90,439 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 70,079 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 55,544 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 43,134 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 43,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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GN51 ZGY is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,908 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 GN51 ZGY, 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 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN51 ZGY registered?

GN51 ZGY is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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