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N11 LFE

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,392 mi
Last recorded174,392 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 LFE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 174,392 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 165,508 miles

o/s mirror slight damage

Pass 21 Mar 2011 156,938 miles

o/s mirror glass slight damage

Pass 15 Mar 2010 146,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 137,704 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 127,513 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 117,045 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 109,190 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 109,185 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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N11 LFE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 126,646 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 N11 LFE, 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 29 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N11 LFE registered?

N11 LFE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N11 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 LFE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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