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LJ51 VFF

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,334 mi
Last recorded175,334 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VFF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2013 175,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 175,334 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 172,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Brake Disc Pitted

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 157,037 miles

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

Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted & Scored

Pass 3 Dec 2009 142,984 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 134,831 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 126,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 116,315 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON ?

ENGINE/BAY COVERS & BELLY PAN FITTED (INSPECTION RESTRICTED)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED & WORN , BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW ?

NOISE FROM REAR WHEELS , SUSPECT BRAKES ?

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED

Pass 26 Sep 2005 100,035 miles

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

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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 VFF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

LJ51 VFF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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