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P679 ENH

1996 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

311,968 mi
Last recorded311,968 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 ENH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 311,968 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 311,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 276,545 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 246,835 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 246,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 228,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 211,159 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 185,861 miles

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

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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P679 ENH is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P679 ENH, 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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P679 ENH is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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