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P669 LSC

1996 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

312,534 mi
Last recorded312,534 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 LSC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 312,534 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 311,421 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 277,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 277,433 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 269,350 miles

2 front only + 2 outer rear centre row seats fitted.and tested

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

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

Oil leak

power steering belt worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 269,350 miles

2 front only + 2 outer rear centre row seats fitted.and tested

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

Oil leak

power steering belt worn

Pass 28 Jul 2008 269,350 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 269,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 269,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 247,514 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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P669 LSC is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P669 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 P669 LSC registered?

P669 LSC is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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