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LJ51 BBD

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,400 mi
Last recorded119,400 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BBD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,803 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 107,803 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 101,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 92,303 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 92,303 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 85,822 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 82,442 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 82,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 78,308 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,780 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 May 2010 72,747 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,720 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Nov 2008 65,481 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,481 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,219 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts

Fail 22 Nov 2007 55,216 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts

Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,473 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cut on tread

Pass 21 Nov 2005 36,213 miles

VEHICLE CHASSIS NUMBER HAS BEEN RECORDED WRONG PREVIOUSLY THE CHASSIS NUMBER ON THE VEHICLE IS VSSZZZ7MZ2V515300 DVLA RECORD ENDS S15300

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

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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LJ51 BBD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ51 BBD, 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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LJ51 BBD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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