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OU51 VJV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,892 mi
Last recorded166,892 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 166,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 156,826 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 144,521 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 144,276 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate faded, not excessive

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 VJV is a 2001 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 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 VJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU51 VJV registered?

OU51 VJV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is OU51 VJV safe to buy?

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