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P123 SCV

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,661 mi
Last recorded120,661 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 SCV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 120,661 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both sills damaged but no sharp edges.

o/s/f disc scored.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 120,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both sills damaged but no sharp edges.

o/s/f disc scored.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 101,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 94,319 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 27 Nov 2008 94,319 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,822 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 87,820 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 80,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 80,874 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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P123 SCV is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P123 SCV, 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 P123 SCV registered?

P123 SCV is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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