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M999 RAK

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,001 mi
Last recorded148,001 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 RAK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 148,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 140,488 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe rusty.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 140,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe rusty.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 131,113 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 131,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 123,729 miles

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

Wipers poor condition.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 119,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 112,646 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 106,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Sep 2009 101,416 miles

Surface rust brake pipes.

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 95,636 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 95,636 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2007 88,884 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 83,155 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 3,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M999 RAK is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 114,901 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 M999 RAK, 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 26 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M999 RAK is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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