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P337 OLE

1997 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,892 mi
Last recorded182,892 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 OLE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 182,892 miles

both rear brake discs worn

centre exhaust sliencer outer skin slightly corroded

exhaust leak at catalyst

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

only five seats fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2012 182,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs worn

centre exhaust sliencer outer skin slightly corroded

exhaust leak at catalyst

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

only five seats fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2011 173,160 miles

exhaust leak at catakyst converter

nearside front lower wishbone bushes cracked and perrished

one of nearside tail lights not working

some lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 6 Apr 2010 164,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Fail 31 Mar 2010 164,752 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Pass 7 Apr 2009 156,297 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 156,297 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 147,366 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BADLY PERISHED CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 147,366 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BADLY PERISHED CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 136,510 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 136,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT WEBBING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON ON INNER EDGE

ONLY 4 OF THE 7 SEATS FITTED

Pass 8 Mar 2006 126,147 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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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P337 OLE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P337 OLE, 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 P337 OLE registered?

P337 OLE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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