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P831 HSL

1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,811 mi
Last recorded162,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI140,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 HSL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 162,811 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 162,811 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2006 151,850 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 151,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?

Based on 565 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
10,040
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Stop lamp not working 18
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P831 HSL is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 140,826 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 1.9 TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P831 HSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P831 HSL registered?

P831 HSL is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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