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P412 EOP

1997 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,591 mi
Last recorded195,591 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 EOP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 195,591 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 187,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 187,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 176,120 miles

both rear dampers covers incomplete

Fail 8 Aug 2008 176,116 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear dampers covers incomplete

Pass 9 Aug 2007 166,989 miles

o/s/r handbrake efficiency lower than n/s/r

vehicle underbody corroded and some brake ferrules corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2006 158,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f door window not working

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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P412 EOP is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P412 EOP, 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 P412 EOP registered?

P412 EOP is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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