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LR16 MRU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,900 mi
Last recorded74,900 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 MRU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 74,900 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,904 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Obligatory internal mirror has an item which not significantly affected the driver view.

Pass 10 Oct 2022 45,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,426 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,914 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 22,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2019 22,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

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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LR16 MRU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 65,171 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 LR16 MRU, 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 10 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LR16 MRU registered?

LR16 MRU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is LR16 MRU safe to buy?

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