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P103 TGB

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

241,520 mi
Last recorded241,520 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 TGB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 241,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 240,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 227,428 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 209,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 191,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 191,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 174,851 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 160,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 141,789 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 141,789 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 122,687 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 122,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 102,216 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 77,976 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 77,976 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,882 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 70,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gun gum applied to exhaust catalytic convertor due to corrosion,exhaust gas tight

Pass 1 Dec 2005 61,459 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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P103 TGB is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P103 TGB, 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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P103 TGB is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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