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P57 GJB

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,351 mi
Last recorded128,351 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 GJB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 128,351 miles

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

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front/rear disc's scored

cannot see front brake pads condition

Fail 31 Oct 2011 128,351 miles

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

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front/rear disc's scored

cannot see front brake pads condition

Pass 23 Mar 2010 125,978 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to chassis & floor sections

corrosion to n/s outer sill

o/s/f outer sill damaged

small cuts to all four tyres,but exposing cords or ply

Fail 16 Mar 2010 125,852 miles

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to chassis & floor sections

corrosion to n/s outer sill

o/s/f outer sill damaged

small cuts to all four tyres,but exposing cords or ply

Pass 18 Mar 2009 118,451 miles

exhaust rusty and weak

front tyres just legal

windscreen cracked badly

Pass 25 Jan 2008 108,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 103,692 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 103,692 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 97,120 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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P57 GJB is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P57 GJB, 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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P57 GJB is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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