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LR16 MTJ

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

310,768 mi
Last recorded310,768 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 MTJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 310,768 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 294,831 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 293,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 272,422 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 252,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 236,149 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 229,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 222,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 217,632 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 217,618 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 210,176 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 203,538 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 191,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 174,097 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 169,729 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 142,795 miles

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

No smoke reading(clean engine)

Fail 28 Oct 2019 142,795 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

No smoke reading(clean engine)

Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,081 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 92,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 83,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,171 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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LR16 MTJ is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

LR16 MTJ is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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