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P302 NVW

1997 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,861 mi
Last recorded178,861 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 NVW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 178,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2017 174,774 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front outer sills damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2016 169,707 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 169,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 167,056 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 160,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 153,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 146,251 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 146,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 139,576 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 139,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes greased

damage to both outer sills

offside rear wheel binding very slightly

rear shock absorber outer casings rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2010 130,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 130,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 123,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyrrs worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2008 115,088 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 115,084 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 110,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 104,009 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 100,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P302 NVW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P302 NVW, 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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P302 NVW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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