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P574 LLL

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,996 mi
Last recorded140,996 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 LLL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 140,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 133,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both n/s tyres close to limit

crack in screen just outside swept area

several brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight movement in both front inner bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2014 133,817 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both n/s tyres close to limit

crack in screen just outside swept area

several brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight movement in both front inner bushes

water leaking from temp switch housing

Pass 22 May 2013 123,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN.

O/S/R & N/S/R CHILDSEATS FITTED.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013 123,429 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R & N/S/R CHILDSEATS FITTED.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 116,128 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS BECOMING PERISHED

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMITS ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT NOT TESTED BABY SEAT FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 116,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS BECOMING PERISHED

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMITS ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT NOT TESTED BABY SEAT FITTED

SLIGHT BLOW ON CAT

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,100 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 109,100 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

CRACK IN ZONE B ON SCREEN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S CENTRE TO REAR BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORREDED

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE FLEXI'S BECOMING PERISHED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORREDED

O/SF AND N/S/F BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORREDED

Pass 23 Dec 2010 104,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s brake disc worn

Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,402 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 86,151 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 86,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 73,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag lamp on permanently.

front registration plate cracked.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,828 miles

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

air bag lamp on permanently.

front registration plate cracked.

p.a.s belt slightly slack.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 46,876 miles

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

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

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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P574 LLL is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P574 LLL, 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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P574 LLL is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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