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P148 LTW

1997 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,655 mi
Last recorded192,655 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 LTW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 192,655 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 192,655 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 180,116 miles

Front discs worn

Front discs worn

Offside front track rod end balljoint slight play

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear shocks worn

Fail 20 Jul 2009 164,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 164,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 154,960 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 154,957 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 143,665 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 143,665 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 132,702 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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P148 LTW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P148 LTW, 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 P148 LTW registered?

P148 LTW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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