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R105 PAE

1998 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,800 mi
Last recorded158,800 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 PAE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 158,800 miles

Centre & rear exhaust corroded

Front disc pads more than 50% worn

N/s front tyre worn on edges / O/s front worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 158,801 miles

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

front brake pads getting low at near side

Pass 25 Aug 2016 158,801 miles

CORROSION MISC -F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

N/S MIRROR INSECURE.

OP/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP RETAINING PLATE CORRODED.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 158,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CORROSION MISC -F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

N/S MIRROR INSECURE.

OP/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP RETAINING PLATE CORRODED.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 155,801 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-SEATS MISSING.DAMAGE R REG PLATE.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION /STEERING.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 158,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-SEATS MISSING.DAMAGE R REG PLATE.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION /STEERING.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 158,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 158,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 158,373 miles

Exhaust corroded, exhaust slight leak, o/s n/s rear tyres close to limit.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 158,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust corroded, exhaust slight leak, o/s n/s rear tyres close to limit.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 152,645 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 152,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 145,666 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four tyres showing wear and starting to perish

nearside rear,rear seat removed [seatbelt not checked]

Fail 13 Jun 2011 145,665 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four tyres showing wear and starting to perish

nearside rear,rear seat removed [seatbelt not checked]

Pass 10 Jun 2010 139,209 miles

front tyres perishing and have cuts in tread

nearside rear,rear seat not fitted seatbelt not checked

Fail 4 Jun 2010 139,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres perishing and have cuts in tread

nearside rear,rear seat not fitted seatbelt not checked

Fail 9 Jun 2009 128,737 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside inner tail light inoperative

oil not reading on dipstick [some added]

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2009 128,737 miles

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

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

nearside inner tail light inoperative

oil not reading on dipstick [some added]

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jun 2008 120,143 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 120,143 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 111,203 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 111,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 103,877 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 103,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 93,827 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 93,827 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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R105 PAE is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 124,274 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 R105 PAE, 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 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R105 PAE is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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