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P878 TMY

1996 Seat Alhambra

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,530 mi
Last recorded87,530 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 TMY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,530 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 84,004 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 81,335 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,712 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 68,710 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 66,455 miles

condensation in o/s/f h/lamp.

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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P878 TMY is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P878 TMY, 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 P878 TMY registered?

P878 TMY is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P878 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 TMY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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