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P428 FJB

1997 Seat Alhambra

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,113 mi
Last recorded112,113 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 FJB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 112,113 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 108,524 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 106,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,694 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 95,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,770 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 86,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FJB is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJB, 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 FJB registered?

P428 FJB is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P428 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 FJB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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