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P870 LAC

1996 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,898 mi
Last recorded186,898 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 LAC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2013 186,898 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 277,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 263,861 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 250,393 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 239,924 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 230,900 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 218,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 207,289 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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P870 LAC is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P870 LAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P870 LAC registered?

P870 LAC is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P870 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 LAC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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