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P318 NOE

1997 Seat Alhambra

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

187,986 mi
Last recorded187,986 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 NOE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 187,986 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 180,734 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ns and os rear has child seats fitted. unable to fully check seat belts.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 180,734 miles

ns and os rear has child seats fitted. unable to fully check seat belts.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 173,635 miles

front registration plate cracked/deteriorating

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

rear registration plate starting to fade

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 11 Dec 2008 173,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front registration plate cracked/deteriorating

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

rear registration plate starting to fade

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 16 Nov 2007 161,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear door damage

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Nov 2007 161,430 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear door damage

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Dec 2006 147,098 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 147,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1 both rear inner tail lights not working †2 nearside door glass cracked †3 both rear flexy brake hose unions rusting †4 pads not checked †5 brake and fuel pipes rusting †

Pass 15 Dec 2005 134,621 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 134,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1, o/s/r inner side light not working †2,n/s/f indicator starting to show white light †3, front to rear and n/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode †4, slight exhaust blow from CAT area †5, both windscreen wipers starting to deteriorate † † †

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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P318 NOE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P318 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 P318 NOE registered?

P318 NOE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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