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P540 KOE

1997 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,176 mi
Last recorded141,176 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 KOE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 141,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 134,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 127,619 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 121,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 115,325 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 108,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 100,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 100,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 93,128 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 93,128 miles

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

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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P540 KOE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P540 KOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P540 KOE registered?

P540 KOE is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P540 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 KOE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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