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P540 NLW

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

269,570 mi
Last recorded269,570 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 NLW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 269,570 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 269,044 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 268,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 267,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 267,527 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 264,733 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 264,733 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 259,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 245,572 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 226,904 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 206,438 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s steering rack worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 185,043 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 160,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 144,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 123,637 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 121,994 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 121,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 NLW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 P540 NLW registered?

P540 NLW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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