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R151 MFH

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,652 mi
Last recorded164,652 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 MFH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 164,652 miles

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

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

heverly under-seaed

Pass 19 Jun 2010 150,970 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 134,593 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 130,442 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 122,022 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 122,022 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2006 106,565 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 106,564 miles

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

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

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

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

clamp on rear exhaust section adrift

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 MFH is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R151 MFH, 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 MFH registered?

R151 MFH is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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