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P87 EJH

1996 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,128 mi
Last recorded132,128 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 EJH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 132,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,361 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 122,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 120,876 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 120,876 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,297 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 115,837 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 113,382 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 113,379 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 111,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 111,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 107,085 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 103,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,074 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 89,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 212,703 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 212,703 miles

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

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

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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P87 EJH is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P87 EJH, 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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P87 EJH is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 December 1996.

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