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P624 RGK

1996 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

254,564 mi
Last recorded254,564 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 RGK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 254,564 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 254,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 246,340 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 246,339 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 234,539 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 234,539 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 218,329 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 218,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 214,554 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 214,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 196,439 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 180,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 179,951 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 106,926 miles

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

brakes require attention -long pedal travel

Pass 17 Feb 2007 99,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 93,613 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 150,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P624 RGK is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P624 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 P624 RGK registered?

P624 RGK is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P624 RGK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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