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LJ51 VGZ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,775 mi
Last recorded133,775 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 133,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,946 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2016 126,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 116,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,153 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 109,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,895 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked

centre exhaust mount broken, system still supported ok

nearside front tyre touching inner arch on lock but not enough to course damage

rear exhaust clamp missing, silencer still secure.

rear seats not fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2011 95,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracked

centre exhaust mount broken, system still supported ok

nearside front tyre touching inner arch on lock but not enough to course damage

rear exhaust clamp missing, silencer still secure.

rear seats not fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,699 miles

Exhaust rear silencer clamp corroded away

Front tyres wearing low on tread. Both rear tyres splitting around shoulders (Require replacing before too long)

Nearside steering track rod end gaiter split

Offside rearmost seat missing at time of test

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2009 85,908 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 85,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 74,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,352 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 67,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 58,034 miles

Front tyre treads getting low (esp n/s)

Nearside rear (centre) seatbelt not checked due to fitment of child seat.

REARMOST REAR SEATBELTS NOT TESTED (NO SEATS FITTED WHEN PRESENTED FOR TEST)

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 VGZ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,781cc 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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

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

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