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P250 UBE

1996 Seat Alhambra

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,589 mi
Last recorded102,589 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 102,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres close to limit inner/outer edges

brake pedal half way down

various hoses deteriating

Pass 1 Apr 2010 96,060 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 96,060 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,682 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 88,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,463 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 81,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 73,273 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 73,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,236 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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P250 UBE is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 165,122 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 P250 UBE, 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 30 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P250 UBE is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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