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LF51 XBD

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,394 mi
Last recorded139,394 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XBD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 139,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 131,322 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,351 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,565 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 88,565 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,098 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 80,056 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 70,872 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pad warning light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

service light on

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,325 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 50,322 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding condition poor

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,811 miles

o/s/f top mount worn

Pass 17 Nov 2005 37,816 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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LF51 XBD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

LF51 XBD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LF51 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 XBD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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