MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,024 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front side mirrors outer casing broken (missing)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake pipes corroded (To Brake Cylinder)
Both front side mirrors outer casing broken (missing)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake pipes corroded (To Brake Cylinder)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
os mirror damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
os mirror damaged
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P538 NLW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P538 NLW, 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 P538 NLW registered?
P538 NLW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 March 1997.
Is P538 NLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P538 NLW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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