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P149 LTW

1997 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,786 mi
Last recorded123,786 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 LTW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 123,786 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork

ns wiper blade splitting

os wiper blade coming apart

osf indicator outer lens missing

rear exhaust clamp corroded away

some centre stop light bulbs inop

Fail 11 Apr 2013 123,198 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 x centre stop light bulbs inop

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front 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)

both front brake hoses perished

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork

nsf tyre worn on outer edge & sidewall damaged

nsf wiper blade splitting

os wiper blade coming apart

osf indicator lens missing

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Pass 3 Apr 2012 115,740 miles

Note air bag light on.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 115,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Note air bag light on.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 110,453 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 110,453 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,892 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 103,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 97,784 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 91,069 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,619 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,841 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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P149 LTW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P149 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 P149 LTW registered?

P149 LTW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P149 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 LTW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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