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P37 BCW

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

142,617 mi
Last recorded142,617 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 BCW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 142,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

all front suspension components heavily corroded

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 142,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

all front suspension components heavily corroded

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 142,338 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2023 142,334 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2023 142,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 141,913 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Jan 2022 141,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 141,606 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 141,606 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 141,385 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 141,385 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 139,747 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 139,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 138,836 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 138,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 137,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 137,152 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 134,812 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 134,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 130,832 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 126,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 114,522 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 114,522 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jun 2009 104,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 94,269 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 94,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 85,678 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 85,676 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 76,163 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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P37 BCW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P37 BCW, 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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P37 BCW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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