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LF51 XBW

2001 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,826 mi
Last recorded159,826 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XBW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 159,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 147,553 miles

Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 132,641 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 132,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 117,856 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Dec 2010 101,227 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 92,348 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,981 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 81,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 72,233 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 72,233 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 63,696 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 63,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 49,344 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 49,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 XBW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

LF51 XBW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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