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GP08 JDJ

2008 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,197 mi
Last recorded137,197 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 JDJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 137,197 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,144 miles

Offside Front sill has corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2021 126,122 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill has corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2020 114,395 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight corrosion to both front outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2019 102,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked from outer and inner walls

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,461 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 78,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 78,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 72,292 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 72,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 64,278 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 64,230 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 55,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,166 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Fail 8 May 2013 43,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 23 May 2012 33,690 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 33,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 May 2011 23,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 23,476 miles

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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GP08 JDJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 101,087 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 GP08 JDJ, 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 18 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP08 JDJ registered?

GP08 JDJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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