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R140 PHG

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,017 mi
Last recorded174,017 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 PHG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 174,017 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 173,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 166,656 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 166,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2009 158,629 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 138,723 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 138,723 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 115,738 miles

cat repaired with paste

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre cracking in the wall and tread

slight play in both strut tops

Pass 11 May 2007 115,738 miles

cat repaired with paste

o/s/front tyre cracking in the wall and tread

slight play in both strut tops

Pass 8 May 2006 94,207 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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R140 PHG is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R140 PHG, 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 R140 PHG registered?

R140 PHG is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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