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P101 VGJ

1997 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,772 mi
Last recorded227,772 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 VGJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 227,772 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 227,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 215,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear seats and o/s centre row seat missing

high level brake light not working

n/s/r inner side light not working

part seat belts that remain are o/k

Fail 12 Dec 2008 215,038 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear seats and o/s centre row seat missing

high level brake light not working

n/s/r inner side light not working

part seat belts that remain are o/k

Pass 15 Oct 2007 194,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2006 175,347 miles

Chip in screen zone B, front indicators show white

Fail 18 Sep 2006 175,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen zone b, front indicators show white.

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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P101 VGJ is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P101 VGJ, 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 P101 VGJ registered?

P101 VGJ is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P101 VGJ safe to buy?

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