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P288 ACT

1996 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,785 mi
Last recorded203,785 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 ACT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 203,785 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Fail 7 Jun 2011 203,785 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 197,301 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION BY SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 197,301 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION BY SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 8 Jun 2009 191,228 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 4 Jun 2008 185,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

aux belt noisey nearside front tyre cut outer wall

Fail 4 Jun 2008 185,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

aux belt noisey nearside front tyre cut outer wall

Pass 29 May 2007 111,654 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 154,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 154,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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P288 ACT is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P288 ACT, 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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What year was P288 ACT registered?

P288 ACT is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P288 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 ACT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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