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LR08 YMD

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,127 mi
Last recorded150,127 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 YMD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 150,127 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 150,127 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 129,925 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 111,483 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 97,294 miles

2 Nails in n/s/f tyre.

Damage on o/s/r door and trim.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 97,294 miles

2 Nails in n/s/f tyre.

Damage on o/s/r door and trim.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,749 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,335 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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LR08 YMD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 YMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR08 YMD registered?

LR08 YMD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is LR08 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 YMD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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