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P91 TYJ

1996 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,610 mi
Last recorded168,610 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 TYJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 168,610 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 168,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 160,976 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 160,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 150,669 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 150,669 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 141,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 128,546 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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P91 TYJ is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Blue 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 P91 TYJ, 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 P91 TYJ registered?

P91 TYJ is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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