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LJ51 VHN

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,956 mi
Last recorded116,956 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VHN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,956 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 105,395 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 81,472 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the edges.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,311 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,477 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,620 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 42,597 miles

both front seat belt retracting mechanisms in very poor working order just acceptable

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 VHN is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

LJ51 VHN is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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