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P376 WUB

1997 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,554 mi
Last recorded180,554 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 WUB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 180,554 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs worn

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside rear lamp lens has been repaired with tape, replacement of the lens is advised

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

Offside front door card not fitted

Offside sill pannel damaged and slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Reverse gear difficult to select

Unable to clearly view brake fluid level

Fail 20 Jan 2011 180,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Front brake discs worn

Front bumper insecure

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Reverse gear difficult to select

Unable to clearly view brake fluid level

Pass 30 Jan 2010 172,442 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jan 2010 172,220 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jan 2009 166,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 166,480 miles

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 31 Jan 2008 158,758 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2008 158,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2007 146,834 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 146,834 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 31 Jan 2006 32,780 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 144,144 miles

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

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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P376 WUB is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P376 WUB, 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 P376 WUB registered?

P376 WUB is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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