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P546 NLW

1997 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 NLW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 103,124 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 103,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s wing mirror loose

Pass 8 Jun 2006 229,392 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P546 NLW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P546 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 P546 NLW registered?

P546 NLW is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P546 NLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P546 NLW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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