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P343 TNY

1996 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,714 mi
Last recorded170,714 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 TNY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 170,714 miles

rear discs worn

both rear tyres close to legal limit

neaside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 29 Dec 2010 170,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

neaside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 166,164 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 160,030 miles

* slight freeplay in n/s/f roadwheel †* slight perishing of both front brake flexis †* center rear seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 13 Aug 2007 160,030 miles

* slight freeplay in n/s/f roadwheel †* slight perishing of both front brake flexis †* center rear seat belt slightly frayed

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 150,479 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 150,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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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P343 TNY is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P343 TNY, 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 P343 TNY registered?

P343 TNY is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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