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P644 FNF

1996 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

289,394 mi
Last recorded289,394 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 FNF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 289,394 miles

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

WASHERS OPERATE WHEN REAR FOG IS TURNED ON. N/S R PARKING BRAKE LEVER SIEZED IN OPERATING POSITION

Fail 16 Mar 2015 289,394 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

WASHERS OPERATE WHEN REAR FOG IS TURNED ON. N/S R PARKING BRAKE LEVER SIEZED IN OPERATING POSITION

Pass 27 Mar 2014 279,915 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 279,915 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 268,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 260,066 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 260,066 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 243,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 243,817 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 220,740 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 220,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 195,953 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 195,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 103,281 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 103,281 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,950 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 84,510 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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P644 FNF is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P644 FNF, 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 P644 FNF registered?

P644 FNF is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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