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P325 NOE

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,476 mi
Last recorded174,476 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 NOE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 174,476 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 166,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 159,410 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 156,193 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 156,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 153,178 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 153,178 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 149,115 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 149,115 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 144,916 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 144,916 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 140,583 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 136,521 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 131,600 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 131,600 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 125,689 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 121,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 115,070 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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P325 NOE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P325 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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P325 NOE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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