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P432 BAD

1997 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,618 mi
Last recorded163,618 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 BAD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 163,618 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 161,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 159,006 miles

slight white light showing to rear o/s

Pass 7 Apr 2010 151,751 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 145,779 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 139,575 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 131,741 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 126,401 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 126,401 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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P432 BAD is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P432 BAD, 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 P432 BAD registered?

P432 BAD is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P432 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P432 BAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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