MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Bottam ball joints got play
Brakes v low
Exhust correded
Shokes bouncey
Steering got play
Suspntion got play
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front & Rear No Plates Delaminating
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front & Rear No Plates Delaminating
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R173 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Red 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 R173 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 R173 HJV registered?
R173 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 July 1998.
Is R173 HJV safe to buy?
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