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P855 MVS

1996 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,076 mi
Last recorded189,076 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 MVS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 189,076 miles

corrosion and pitting on braking face of o/s/r disc

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

spare tyre is flat

Fail 12 Mar 2010 188,551 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

corrosion and pitting on braking face of o/s/r disc

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

spare tyre is flat

Pass 17 Mar 2009 177,547 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 177,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 167,170 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 85,810 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 70,382 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 70,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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P855 MVS 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 62.5%.

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 P855 MVS, 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 P855 MVS registered?

P855 MVS is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P855 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 MVS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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