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P525 MCS

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,197 mi
Last recorded144,197 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 MCS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 144,197 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 134,555 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 127,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 116,229 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 116,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 116,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 99,065 miles

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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P525 MCS is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P525 MCS, 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 P525 MCS registered?

P525 MCS is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P525 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 MCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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