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P568 RWR

1997 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,041 mi
Last recorded124,041 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 RWR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 124,041 miles

Oil leak

both front brake hoses slightly perished

centre exhaust outer casing slightly deteriorated

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge but tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge but not cut as deep and tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Jan 2012 124,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake hoses slightly perished

centre exhaust outer casing slightly deteriorated

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge but tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge but not cut as deep and tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2011 114,514 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked and perished

chassis rails, brake pipes and suspension components at rear covered in underseal unable to fully inspect

Fail 8 Mar 2011 114,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked and perished

chassis rails, brake pipes and suspension components at rear covered in underseal unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Feb 2010 102,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise different constuction and speed rated tyres fitted

advise impact damage to osf headlamp

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear brake ferules corroded

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise staggered wear to inside edge of osr tyre

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

engine noisy from cold

Fail 15 Feb 2010 102,309 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise different constuction and speed rated tyres fitted

advise impact damage to osf headlamp

advise nsf indicator pale ( water ingress )

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear brake ferules corroded

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise staggered wear to inside edge of osr tyre

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

engine noisy from cold

engine oil below minimum ( topped up to perform test )

os handbrake

Pass 7 Mar 2009 99,310 miles

slight tread pattern distortion offside rear inner treads

Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,972 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

slight inner tread distortion on nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2007 90,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 90,147 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 85,447 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 85,447 miles

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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P568 RWR is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P568 RWR, 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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P568 RWR is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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