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R108 RMW

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,066 mi
Last recorded177,066 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 RMW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 177,066 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 177,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,001 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 108,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 151,472 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 137,364 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 125,128 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 110,746 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 110,645 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 101,164 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 101,103 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 93,428 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 822,254 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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R108 RMW is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R108 RMW, 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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What year was R108 RMW registered?

R108 RMW is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R108 RMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 RMW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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