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J6 TBR

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,496 mi
Last recorded124,496 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 TBR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2012 124,496 miles

Nearside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 124,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 117,159 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 117,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 109,257 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake cable return spring broken

Fail 13 Feb 2008 109,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake cable return spring broken

Pass 27 Sep 2006 96,969 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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J6 TBR is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J6 TBR, 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 J6 TBR registered?

J6 TBR is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J6 TBR safe to buy?

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