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OU51 EVJ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,427 mi
Last recorded88,427 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 EVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,427 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2014 88,427 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,998 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,670 miles

front tyres wearing edges

screw in osr tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2012 78,660 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

front discs deterioating

front tyres wearing edges

screw in osr tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,823 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,524 miles

rear discs poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,669 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,452 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 51,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,103 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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OU51 EVJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,908 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 OU51 EVJ, 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 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU51 EVJ registered?

OU51 EVJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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