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P31 BPC

1997 Seat Alhambra

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,908 mi
Last recorded167,908 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 BPC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 167,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 161,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 157,545 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 151,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 151,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 141,807 miles

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

heavy rusting on exhaust system

slight wear n/s and o/s inner rack joints

Pass 29 Jan 2008 135,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s/r tyrte worn to leagal limit and needs replacing A.S.A.P

noise from around cambelt area, possible waterpump bearing. would advise its looked at soon

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in both steering track control arm inner joints

Pass 12 Jan 2007 127,924 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 112,431 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P31 BPC is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P31 BPC, 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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P31 BPC is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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