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R151 HJV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,228 mi
Last recorded168,228 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 HJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 168,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 157,602 miles

Offside front door window not working

body damage

Fail 29 Jun 2011 157,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front door window not working

Tempotary fuel cap fit to it

body damage

Fail 29 Jun 2010 139,244 miles

Car body slight damage all round

Front number plate slight damage

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Temperary screw fuel cap

Pass 29 Jun 2010 139,244 miles

Car body slight damage all round

Front number plate slight damage

Temperary screw fuel cap

Pass 23 Jun 2009 125,276 miles

Rear center seat missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 125,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside number plate light slightly dim

Rear center seat missing

Rear wiper deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 111,516 miles

Body damage

Hand brake cable(rod) retraction broken

Nearside front inner door panal loose

Rear wipper deteriorate

Steering colum slightly insecure

center seat missing

Fail 30 Jun 2008 111,516 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Body damage

Engine oil very low

Hand brake cable(rod) retraction broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front inner door panal loose

Rear wipper deteriorate

Steering colum slightly insecure

center seat missing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 95,781 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 95,781 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 83,782 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s sun visor security?

n/s/r seat missing

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2006 83,782 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coolant level low

n/s sun visor insecure

n/s/r seat missing

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2005 75,635 miles

n/s/r rear seat missing

slight smoke on acceleration

Fail 27 Jun 2005 75,635 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

n/s/r lamp broken

n/s/r/rear seat missing

rear brake pads are well over 1/2 worn

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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R151 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R151 HJV, 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 R151 HJV registered?

R151 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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