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P314 JNH

1996 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,542 mi
Last recorded178,542 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 JNH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 178,542 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 4 Jul 2009 170,800 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flexis cracking

damage to both sills

wear in d bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2009 170,800 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front flexis cracking

damage to both sills

wear in d bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2008 155,614 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear shocks weakness

o/s/f cv gaiter - temp repair

o/s/f track rod end deterioration

rear pads low

some black smoke - recommend fuel treatment

Pass 8 Jul 2008 155,614 miles

both rear shocks weakness

o/s/f cv gaiter - temp repair

o/s/f track rod end deterioration

rear pads low

some black smoke - recommend fuel treatment

Pass 13 Jul 2007 145,365 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 145,359 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 May 2006 136,394 miles

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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P314 JNH is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P314 JNH, 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 P314 JNH registered?

P314 JNH is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P314 JNH safe to buy?

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