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P427 CAN

1997 Seat Alhambra

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,762 mi
Last recorded131,762 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 CAN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2013 131,762 miles

Front No plate cracked.

N/S/R Light lens taped up.

Slight exhaust blow from catalyst area.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 129,167 miles

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/R Light lens taped up

Slight rust in both rear brake pipes.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 127,094 miles

Both front tyres on or close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Front numbere plate cracked.

N/S/R Light lens taped up.

Play inn/s/f anti-roll bar link joints.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 124,704 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Both wiper blades splitting.

N/S/R Light lens tapped up.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 121,957 miles

Front number plate broken.

Heat shield on exhaust loose.

N/S/R Light lens broken & taped up.

Rear bank of seats missing.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 118,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 115,472 miles

Both front tyre treads low- N/S/F TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Engine belly pan fitted.

N/S/R Light lens cracked & taped up.

Nail in o/s/f tyre tread.

O/S/F Brake hose perishing.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 106,462 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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P427 CAN is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P427 CAN, 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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P427 CAN is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P427 CAN safe to buy?

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