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P428 CWP

1997 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,392 mi
Last recorded125,392 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 CWP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,392 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 125,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 118,160 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 11,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 106,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust showing signs of deterioration

Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,939 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 91,608 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 88,797 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 88,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 85,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 80,943 miles

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

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

no seat fitted to o/s/r child seat fitted to o/s/centre unable to check complete belt

Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,091 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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P428 CWP is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P428 CWP, 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 P428 CWP registered?

P428 CWP is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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