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R227 RAU

1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,936 mi
Last recorded174,936 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI140,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 RAU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 174,936 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 161,244 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 161,233 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 146,596 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 146,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/rear bumper minor jagged no dangerous

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?

Based on 565 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
10,040
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Stop lamp not working 18
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R227 RAU is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 140,826 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 1.9 TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R227 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R227 RAU is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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