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R169 HJV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,474 mi
Last recorded172,474 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 HJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 172,474 miles

Both front sun visors loose

Corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion to exhaust centre section

Crack in nearside mirror glass

Oil leak

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 20 Aug 2010 166,408 miles

Oil leak

both rear metal brake pipes rusty

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 159,213 miles

both rear metal brake pipes rusty

n/s mirror cracked

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 156,126 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2009 156,113 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2008 153,482 miles

Oil leak

engine water leak

exhaust rusty and poor

n/s/f and o/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 4 Mar 2008 150,207 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link bottom bush

Pass 19 Sep 2006 133,482 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 124,198 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 124,164 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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R169 HJV 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 80%.

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 R169 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 R169 HJV registered?

R169 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R169 HJV safe to buy?

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