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P107 VGJ

1997 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,492 mi
Last recorded187,492 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 VGJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 187,492 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 187,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 185,979 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 184,131 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 184,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 182,326 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 180,128 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 177,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 175,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 172,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 169,043 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 169,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P107 VGJ is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P107 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 P107 VGJ registered?

P107 VGJ is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P107 VGJ safe to buy?

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