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P841 SWC

1996 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

352,349 mi
Last recorded352,349 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 SWC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 352,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 346,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 340,109 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 340,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2009 202,148 miles

front brake flexi hoses just legal/cracked & perished

n/s door mirror body very poor condition

seat belt webbing slight fraying or damage

Fail 23 Apr 2009 202,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake flexi hoses just legal/cracked & perished

n/s door mirror body very poor condition

seat belt webbing slight fraying or damage

Pass 7 May 2008 201,178 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 201,176 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r inner side light inop

o/s/f tyre just mot legal

slight play n/s f lower ball joint

Pass 5 Mar 2007 190,670 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 183,824 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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P841 SWC is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P841 SWC, 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 P841 SWC registered?

P841 SWC is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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