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P128 NVV

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,499 mi
Last recorded141,499 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 NVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 141,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,776 miles

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

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

center exhaust mount broken but exhaqust still supported

exhaust center box outer skin pealing but not leaking gas

Pass 4 Jan 2013 123,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 123,144 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 117,480 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 117,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

All front antiroll bar link bushes split

Battery insecure.

Offside outer track rod end dust boot split.

Pass 14 May 2011 111,153 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 99,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,116 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 76,518 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 76,518 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 70,669 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 70,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,230 miles

Nearside 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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P128 NVV is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P128 NVV, 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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P128 NVV is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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