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P703 SFW

1996 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

237,049 mi
Last recorded237,049 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 SFW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 237,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi slightly leaking (7.1.2)

Under body slightly corroded

Under tray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 237,036 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear leading to the front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi slightly leaking (7.1.2)

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

Under body slightly corroded

Under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 141,976 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 138,028 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,431 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 128,513 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 121,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 118,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 113,950 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 106,041 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 98,959 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 98,959 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 90,157 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 90,157 miles

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

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

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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P703 SFW is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P703 SFW, 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 P703 SFW registered?

P703 SFW is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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