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P499 OFL

1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,179 mi
Last recorded228,179 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI140,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 OFL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 228,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 222,239 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 207,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 192,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 176,319 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 160,833 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 160,833 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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P499 OFL is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P499 OFL, 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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What year was P499 OFL registered?

P499 OFL is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P499 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 OFL 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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