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R174 MJU

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,759 mi
Last recorded111,759 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 MJU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 111,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2012 111,759 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,395 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 89,394 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 73,533 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 65,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,843 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 63,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,126 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 56,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,986 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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R174 MJU is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R174 MJU, 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 R174 MJU registered?

R174 MJU is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R174 MJU safe to buy?

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