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P256 TGH

1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,653 mi
Last recorded125,653 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI140,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 TGH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 125,653 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 125,653 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2008 123,542 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 98,122 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 141,043 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 141,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle presented with only five passenger seats

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

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?

Based on 565 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
10,040
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Stop lamp not working 18
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P256 TGH is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 140,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P256 TGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P256 TGH registered?

P256 TGH is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P256 TGH shows 6 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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