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LJ51 NWE

2001 Seat Alhambra

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,349 mi
Last recorded117,349 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NWE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 117,349 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 14 Oct 2009 117,349 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 14 Oct 2008 102,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged by seat backrest latch (centre row)

rear no plate starting to seperate

steering rack knuckles slightly loose

Pass 14 Oct 2008 102,421 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged by seat backrest latch (centre row)

rear no plate starting to seperate

steering rack knuckles slightly loose

Fail 19 Feb 2008 98,672 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear no plate slightly seperated

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 19 Feb 2008 98,672 miles

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

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

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear no plate slightly seperated

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 12 Feb 2007 82,661 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 74,085 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 NWE is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWE, 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 LJ51 NWE registered?

LJ51 NWE is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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