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J18 PCA

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,247 mi
Last recorded136,247 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 PCA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 136,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 136,247 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

airbag light

both sides rear metal brake pipe corroded

nsf wheel bearing has slight play

osr shock absorber upper dust cover corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 120,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

airbag light

both sides rear metal brake pipe corroded

nsf wheel bearing has slight play

osr shock absorber upper dust cover corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 108,750 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 May 2012 108,750 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,279 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 92,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 79,127 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,721 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 62,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,482 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 47,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,561 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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J18 PCA is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 114,901 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 J18 PCA, 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 26 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J18 PCA is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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