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P363 SMV

1997 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,531 mi
Last recorded149,531 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 SMV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 149,531 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 149,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 140,565 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 140,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 135,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 132,394 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 132,394 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre low pressure

rear seats missing rear seat belt buckles missing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 128,813 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 121,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 114,596 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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P363 SMV is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P363 SMV, 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 P363 SMV registered?

P363 SMV is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P363 SMV safe to buy?

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