CarVerify

Free Car Check

J222 JAT

1999 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,180 mi
Last recorded156,180 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 JAT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 156,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner outer (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres rubber cracking due to age

light crosion to all sususpension components

rear tailgate croaded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 153,394 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 153,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 135,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 115,198 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 115,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

heavy underseal underside

Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,076 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 113,074 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,093 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 105,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

air bag light on

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,432 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,604 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
Full Seat Alhambra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J222 JAT is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 118,464 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 J222 JAT, 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 27 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J222 JAT?

You can check the full history of J222 JAT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J222 JAT registered?

J222 JAT is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is J222 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 JAT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J222 JAT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J222 JAT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.