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GP08 JCX

2008 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,591 mi
Last recorded83,591 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 JCX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,591 miles

n/s/r small cut on inner edges

o/s/r tyre slight out of shape inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r small cut on inner edges

o/s/r tyre slight out of shape inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,600 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,600 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,446 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,904 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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GP08 JCX is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 JCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP08 JCX registered?

GP08 JCX is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is GP08 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 JCX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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