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P633 LSC

1996 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,450 mi
Last recorded184,450 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 LSC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 184,450 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine auxilliary belt split

Fail 9 Mar 2011 184,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine auxilliary belt split

Pass 5 Mar 2010 175,892 miles

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

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

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

engine auxilliary belt split

Fail 20 Feb 2010 175,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 166,420 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 166,420 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 160,355 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 160,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 95,003 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 95,003 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 89,783 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 89,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P633 LSC is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P633 LSC, 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 P633 LSC registered?

P633 LSC is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 August 1996.

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