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LF51 XBE

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XBE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,558 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 91,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,806 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,946 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,989 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,325 miles

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

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

rear numberplate water ingress

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,341 miles

e.m.l light on

o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts worn

Fail 12 Nov 2009 56,337 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

e.m.l light on

o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts worn

Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,419 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 53,413 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box rattle(poss baffles)

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses chaffing on a.b.s wires

Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,805 miles

catylitic converter heat shield loose

center exhaust silencer baffles loose

front brakes imbalanced just acceptable

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,401 miles

both rear tyres poor condition/near legal limit

engine light staying on

exhaust rattle(baffles/cat)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f and n/s/f drop link arm ball joint gaitors split

o/s/f tyre near legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2005 30,550 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 XBE is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBE, 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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LF51 XBE is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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