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R138 VLL

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,994 mi
Last recorded138,994 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 VLL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 138,994 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 138,339 miles

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

advise all exhaust in poor condition

advise rear plate

play off side front anti roll bar link

pos slight exhaust blow around manifold area

rear exhaust clamp missing

slight cracking front brake flexi hoses

wear on brake discs plus rusting

Pass 16 Feb 2009 138,088 miles

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

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

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

advise bulb fading near side front indicator

advise centre exhaust bracket broken

advise front brake discs rusting on inner faces

advise rear reg plate

slight bend to near side front anti roll bar link

very strong advise to change near side rear tyre on limit today

Pass 11 Feb 2008 136,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 125,205 miles

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

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

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

offside lower balljoint gaiter split

offside top suspension bush worn

Pass 24 Feb 2006 113,966 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 113,960 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

spare tyre illegal

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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R138 VLL is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R138 VLL, 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 R138 VLL registered?

R138 VLL is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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