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R184 HJV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,562 mi
Last recorded89,562 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 HJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 89,562 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 89,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 80,367 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 80,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 70,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 64,870 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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R184 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R184 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 R184 HJV registered?

R184 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R184 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R184 HJV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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