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R175 GAA

1998 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,949 mi
Last recorded159,949 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 GAA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 159,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 153,997 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 153,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 142,842 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 142,730 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 131,422 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 131,422 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 123,043 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 123,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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R175 GAA is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R175 GAA, 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 R175 GAA registered?

R175 GAA is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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