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P378 LVC

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,396 mi
Last recorded165,396 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 LVC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 165,396 miles

Damage to windscreen outside zone A

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 164,673 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 164,673 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 140,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 110,499 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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P378 LVC is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P378 LVC, 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 P378 LVC registered?

P378 LVC is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P378 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 LVC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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