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H13 DGS

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,306 mi
Last recorded192,306 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 DGS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 192,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 180,482 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 180,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 166,836 miles

Engine air filter intake pipe outer casing split

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low 3mm left on outer edge 195/65 R 15

Unable to fully test nearside rear-most seat belt due to luggage

Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 137,200 miles

rear seat belts not tested,loaded,not accessable.

Fail 13 Jun 2007 137,200 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat belts not tested,loaded,not accessable.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 122,319 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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H13 DGS is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 124,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H13 DGS, 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 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H13 DGS registered?

H13 DGS is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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