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P352 YVK

1997 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,175 mi
Last recorded137,175 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 YVK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2012 137,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both outer sills damage (been jacked up on )

hi vis brake light ? wired in

Pass 14 May 2011 131,248 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front and offside rear chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear axle bushes round ones have slight movement

nearside centre row of seats had a childseat fitted at the time of test so seatbelt was unchecked

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge quite bad but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside inner and outer sill front to back is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 12 May 2011 131,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front and offside rear chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear axle bushes round ones have slight movement

nearside centre row of seats had a childseat fitted at the time of test so seatbelt was unchecked

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge quite bad but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside inner and outer sill front to back is corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 14 May 2010 126,462 miles

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

NSF tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2010 126,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres + OSF perished

Underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 121,322 miles

Front and rear registration plates showing signs of delamination but still readable.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 121,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear registration plates showing signs of delamination but still readable.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 116,442 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 110,223 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 110,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front no plate discoloured

o/s/r handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 15 Jul 2006 103,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 102,907 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 102,907 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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P352 YVK is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P352 YVK, 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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P352 YVK is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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