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LJ51 VGT

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,022 mi
Last recorded118,022 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VGT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 118,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 98,666 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 98,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 95,271 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 95,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,689 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 89,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,277 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 80,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,193 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,139 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,993 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 64,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,592 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2008 52,589 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate backing deteriorating, just acceptable

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f wiper blade only just clearing screen

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,208 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Sep 2007 45,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,306 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 VGT is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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