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P383 NBJ

1996 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,049 mi
Last recorded190,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 NBJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 190,049 miles

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

Offside rear window missing

Fail 15 Jan 2010 190,032 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 173,489 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 89,875 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 89,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 81,342 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,143 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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P383 NBJ is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P383 NBJ, 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 P383 NBJ registered?

P383 NBJ is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P383 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 NBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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