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P39 SBD

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

216,367 mi
Last recorded216,367 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 SBD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 216,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 216,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 208,325 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 208,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 202,898 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 202,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 187,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 173,252 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER EDGES

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

ONLY OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT SEATS FITTED

Fail 20 Jun 2008 173,252 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER EDGES

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

ONLY OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT SEATS FITTED

Pass 14 Jun 2007 156,495 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 156,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

ONLY 2 PASSENGER SEATS FITTED TO VEHICLE AT TIME OF TEST-NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT ANDSEAT BEHIND NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 140,274 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 140,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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P39 SBD is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P39 SBD, 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 P39 SBD registered?

P39 SBD is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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