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NIL 9579

1997 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,392 mi
Last recorded126,392 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9579
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 126,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 108,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 98,627 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 98,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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NIL 9579 is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NIL 9579, 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.

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What year was NIL 9579 registered?

NIL 9579 is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is NIL 9579 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 9579 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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