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R122 KWT

1998 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,227 mi
Last recorded200,227 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 KWT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 200,227 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

spring broken on park brake cable splitter

unable to check rear seat belts. Seats folded down and load space full

Fail 16 Aug 2011 200,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

spring broken on park brake cable splitter

unable to check rear seat belts. Seats folded down and load space full

Pass 20 Aug 2010 192,644 miles

front brake pads weaing thin and slightly deteriorated

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside of vehicle slightly damaged

offside outer sill slightly damaged

rear light lens slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear seats folded down at time of test

tape over centre stop light

Pass 11 Aug 2009 184,903 miles

centre stop light covered up

both front indicators slightly discoloured

front brake pads require attention soon

offside outersill slightly damaged

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate light slightly discoloured

slight play in all four rear anti roll wrap round bushes

slight play in steering column

spare wheel missing

Fail 10 Aug 2009 184,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

centre stop light covered up

front brake pads require attention soon

offside outersill slightly damaged

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate light slightly discoloured

slight play in all four rear anti roll wrap round bushes

slight play in steering column

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 178,368 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear seats folded down at time of test

slight play in all 4 rear anti roll wrap around bushes

Fail 8 Aug 2008 178,368 miles

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

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear seats folded down at time of test

slight play in all 4 rear anti roll wrap around bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2007 169,831 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 159,281 miles

rear passenger seats removed unable to test seat b elts

Pass 24 Aug 2005 148,848 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 148,848 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear seats removed

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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R122 KWT is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R122 KWT, 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 R122 KWT registered?

R122 KWT is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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