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GX51 NBJ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,517 mi
Last recorded155,517 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 NBJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 155,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 155,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 137,091 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 137,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 115,566 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 115,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 108,539 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 108,539 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 99,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 99,086 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,733 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 89,733 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,349 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 80,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 67,679 miles

exhaust corroded

rear flexable brake furrels corroded

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2005 60,041 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 60,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

advanced wear on front discs

advanced wear on front discs

rear tyres 3mm

slight oil leaks

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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GX51 NBJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GX51 NBJ, 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 GX51 NBJ registered?

GX51 NBJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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