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NC08 HRR

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,989 mi
Last recorded143,989 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 HRR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 143,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,405 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 120,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 480,852 miles

full length undertrays fitted

no oil on dip stick, topped up for test

slight cracking in o/s/r tyre

slight rust lip on discs

Fail 29 Apr 2014 48,083 miles

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

full length undertrays fitted

no oil on dip stick, topped up for test

slight cracking in o/s/r tyre

slight rust lip on discs

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,341 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres low in tread 205/55/16

rear exhaust corroded not holed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,103 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2011 26,709 miles

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

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

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

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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NC08 HRR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC08 HRR, 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.

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What year was NC08 HRR registered?

NC08 HRR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is NC08 HRR safe to buy?

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