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P297 NOE

1997 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,180 mi
Last recorded212,180 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 NOE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 212,180 miles

no air bag light

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes

some movement to top steering column bush/bearing

Fail 8 May 2015 212,180 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 202,646 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 202,642 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 194,874 miles

o/s outer sill holed not with in 30cm of load bearing point

Fail 14 May 2013 194,844 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 183,111 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 183,111 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 164,255 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 153,827 miles

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

both front tyre side walls perished

handbrake cable return spring broken

Pass 9 Mar 2009 143,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 130,731 miles

handbrake cable return spring broken

unable to check centre seat belt on centre row of seats due to child seat fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2007 118,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise o/s/r anti rollbar bush worn

Pass 13 Mar 2007 118,480 miles

advise o/s/r anti rollbar bush worn

Pass 2 Mar 2006 103,811 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2006 203,810 miles

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?

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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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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P297 NOE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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