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PN02 RRV

2002 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,681 mi
Last recorded170,681 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 RRV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 170,681 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear coil spring rusty

rear chassis getting rusty

rear shock absorber covers rusty nearside and offside

tow bar very rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2013 170,681 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear coil spring rusty

rear chassis getting rusty

rear shock absorber covers rusty nearside and offside

tow bar very rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2012 160,138 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 160,135 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 147,574 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front lower ball joint replaced prior to test

only 2 rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2010 134,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 134,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 121,301 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 121,301 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 108,088 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 108,088 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 92,804 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 74,699 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 74,699 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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PN02 RRV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 105,771 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 PN02 RRV, 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 24 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PN02 RRV is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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