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P344 DCE

1997 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

276,468 mi
Last recorded276,468 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 DCE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 276,468 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 269,725 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 265,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 253,414 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 244,116 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 244,115 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 230,403 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 219,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P344 DCE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P344 DCE, 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 P344 DCE registered?

P344 DCE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P344 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 DCE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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