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P623 RGK

1996 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,201 mi
Last recorded250,201 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 RGK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 250,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all rear seats removed unable to test seat belts

exhaust mountings brocken

Pass 12 Mar 2010 230,703 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 230,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 135,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate delaminated

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 135,519 miles

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

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

Rear number plate delaminated

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 124,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 19 Mar 2008 124,867 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 13 Mar 2007 112,543 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 101,601 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 101,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P623 RGK is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 165,122 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 P623 RGK, 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 30 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P623 RGK registered?

P623 RGK is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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