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LF51 FZL

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,167 mi
Last recorded163,167 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 FZL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 163,167 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 149,776 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 149,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 127,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 114,074 miles

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

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 91,132 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,340 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 86,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 70,839 miles

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

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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LF51 FZL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,908 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 LF51 FZL, 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 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF51 FZL registered?

LF51 FZL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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