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LB08 OYP

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,936 mi
Last recorded77,936 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 OYP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,523 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,814 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 61,814 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,279 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 51,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,034 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,331 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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LB08 OYP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB08 OYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB08 OYP registered?

LB08 OYP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is LB08 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 OYP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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