MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
no air bag light
some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes
some movement to top steering column bush/bearing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
no air bag light
some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes
some movement to top steering column bush/bearing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o/s outer sill holed not with in 30cm of load bearing point
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
o/s outer sill holed not with in 30cm of load bearing point
Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ecu light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre side walls perished
handbrake cable return spring broken
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
handbrake return spring to cables broken.But does not effect handbrake
slight play nearside front antiroll bar link
some metsl brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
handbrake cable return spring broken
unable to check centre seat belt on centre row of seats due to child seat fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
advise o/s/r anti rollbar bush worn
advise o/s/r anti rollbar bush worn
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre childs seat has not had belt removed for inspection.
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P297 NOE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P297 NOE, 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 P297 NOE registered?
P297 NOE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P297 NOE safe to buy?
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