MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
air bag warning light on
n/s door mirror cracked
o/s/r rear seat missing
slight wear on o/s/f tyre inner tread
air bag warning lamp illuminated
both rear inner brake hoses ferrules corroded
child seat fitted in passenger front seat with air bag
Centre Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R162 VAO is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R162 VAO, 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 R162 VAO registered?
R162 VAO is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 January 1998.
Is R162 VAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R162 VAO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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