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P855 XWP

1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,863 mi
Last recorded125,863 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI140,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 XWP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 125,863 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 125,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 115,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Apr 2007 105,036 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 105,036 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 96,796 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust clamp centre poor repair might be makers

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test †n/s rear missing

very slight blow ehaust pin hloe

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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P855 XWP is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P855 XWP, 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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P855 XWP is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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