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P313 VGO

1997 Seat Alhambra

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,585 mi
Last recorded184,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 VGO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 184,585 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2013 184,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2012 171,644 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust box rattle

n/s mirror glass slight damage

n/s/front wheel trim missing

Fail 21 Aug 2012 171,644 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust box rattle

n/s mirror glass slight damage

n/s/front wheel trim missing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 157,123 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 157,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 143,171 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 143,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 128,857 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 128,857 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyre n/s starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2008 111,406 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 111,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 95,923 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 95,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 79,720 miles

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

both rear seats missing unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 10 Feb 2006 79,720 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both rear seats missing unable to check rear seat belts

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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P313 VGO is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P313 VGO, 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 P313 VGO registered?

P313 VGO is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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