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R170 FNG

1998 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,742 mi
Last recorded158,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 FNG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 158,742 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside rear inner bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 26 Jun 2017 158,730 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill lip (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside rear inner bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2016 153,375 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside wiper blades ends split

Pass 4 Jul 2015 148,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear exhuast silencer clamp missing

Fail 30 Jun 2015 148,525 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear exhuast silencer clamp missing

roti not working no engine temp taken

Pass 3 Jul 2014 142,934 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 142,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 138,980 miles

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2013 138,980 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 25 May 2012 134,842 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 May 2012 134,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 129,628 miles

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jun 2011 129,557 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2010 122,258 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 115,333 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 115,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 108,965 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 103,220 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 103,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 95,075 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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R170 FNG is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R170 FNG, 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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R170 FNG is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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