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P379 PEX

1996 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 PEX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011
Fail 30 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 281,759 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 281,458 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CRACKS

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER TREADS SLIGHT WEAR

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 272,137 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 272,136 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 260,989 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 260,979 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 155,715 miles

DASH LIGHTS POOR.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 150,269 miles

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

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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P379 PEX is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 165,122 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 P379 PEX, 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 30 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P379 PEX registered?

P379 PEX is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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