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R143 FCG

1998 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,398 mi
Last recorded133,398 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 FCG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 133,398 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 133,398 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 129,012 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 125,619 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 125,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 119,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 116,618 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 112,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 107,112 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 100,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,281 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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R143 FCG is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R143 FCG, 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 R143 FCG registered?

R143 FCG is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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