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P980 URO

1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,801 mi
Last recorded124,801 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI140,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 URO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 124,801 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres cracked & perished

n/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 4 Sep 2006 123,789 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 123,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front anti roll bar links top rubbers split

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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P980 URO is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P980 URO, 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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What year was P980 URO registered?

P980 URO is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P980 URO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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