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P509 HFC

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,125 mi
Last recorded118,125 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 HFC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2011 118,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front indicator discoloured

Pass 2 Apr 2010 112,714 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2009 106,470 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 100,437 miles

both front brake hoses perished and cracked difficult to check fully withour removing wheels.

both front indicators slightly insecure.

chip[s] in windscreen.

nearside front tyre wearing low.

oil leak[s].

power steering pipes from rack damp no leak found at time of test.

Fail 5 Apr 2008 100,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

both front brake hoses perished and cracked difficult to check fully withour removing wheels.

both front indicators slightly insecure.

chip[s] in windscreen.

corrosion to rear exhaust section.

nearside front tyre wearing low.

oil leak[s].

power steering pipes from rack damp no leak found at time of test.

Pass 7 Apr 2007 96,973 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 94,007 miles

centre exhaust box in poor condition

chips in windscreen

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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P509 HFC is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P509 HFC, 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 P509 HFC registered?

P509 HFC is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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