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LJ51 MSO

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,289 mi
Last recorded165,289 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MSO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 165,289 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 156,067 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 141,815 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 141,796 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 124,638 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 124,440 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2007 107,356 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 107,201 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 92,256 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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LJ51 MSO is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue 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 LJ51 MSO, 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 MSO is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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