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P541 LKR

1997 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,146 mi
Last recorded155,146 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 LKR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 155,146 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 155,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 146,927 miles

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

os door mirror damaged, adequate view to rear

Fail 21 Nov 2011 146,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

os door mirror damaged, adequate view to rear

Pass 22 Nov 2010 127,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 116,141 miles

exhaust slight leak at cat

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2009 116,141 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust slight leak at cat

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2008 108,892 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 108,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 100,502 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 100,502 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 92,254 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 92,254 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P541 LKR is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P541 LKR, 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 P541 LKR registered?

P541 LKR is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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