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P468 ONA

1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,208 mi
Last recorded115,208 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI140,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 ONA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 115,208 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 115,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 106,186 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 98,114 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 98,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 90,383 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 90,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?

Based on 565 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
10,040
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Stop lamp not working 18
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P468 ONA is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 140,826 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P468 ONA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P468 ONA is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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