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P996 MLD

1996 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

303,810 mi
Last recorded303,810 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 MLD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 303,810 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door card insecure

drivers door window inoperative

slight corrosion to both front chassis outriggers

Pass 29 Sep 2010 291,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 281,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 272,114 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyre worn low tread not cut as deep

both rear brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules

slight corrosion to front chassis

Fail 27 Sep 2008 169,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyre worn low tread not cut as deep

both rear brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules

slight corrosion to front chassis

Pass 17 Aug 2007 157,956 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 144,461 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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P996 MLD is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P996 MLD, 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 P996 MLD registered?

P996 MLD is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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