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R280 MHC

1998 Seat Alhambra TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,932 mi
Last recorded186,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 MHC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 186,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 178,819 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET IS BROKEN

N/S/F INNER C/V GAITOR IS SPLIT

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/F DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR COVER IS MISSING

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 165,240 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 165,240 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 153,455 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 153,455 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 138,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 138,733 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 121,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 121,632 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 104,451 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 104,451 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI?

Based on 313 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
10,126
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
position lamp(s) not working 11
Stop lamp not working 9
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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R280 MHC is a 1998 Seat Alhambra TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R280 MHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R280 MHC is a 1998 Seat Alhambra TDI, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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