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R175 HJV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,219 mi
Last recorded66,219 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 HJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,219 miles

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

customer advised centre stop lamp disconnected

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,734 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,534 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,796 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,206 miles

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

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

inner wheel covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,634 miles

lower engine cover fitted

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 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R175 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 R175 HJV registered?

R175 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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