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P383 MNC

1997 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,100 mi
Last recorded56,100 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 MNC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 56,100 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 56,100 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,576 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear brake pads starting to wear. o/s door clicking. slight travel in foot brake pedle

rear number plate starting to fade. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in handbrake

Fail 29 Jul 2008 53,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear brake pads starting to wear. o/s door clicking. slight travel in foot brake pedle

rear number plate starting to fade. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,334 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 49,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all sterring and suspension bushes staring to deteriorate

Fail 2 Aug 2006 44,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2005 40,550 miles

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

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

o/s mirror cover damaged //o/s front door stop strap faulty

Pass 16 Aug 2005 40,550 miles

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

o/s mirror cover damaged //o/s front door stop strap faulty

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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P383 MNC is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P383 MNC, 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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P383 MNC is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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