MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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R283 BJA is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R283 BJA, 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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R283 BJA is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 March 1998.
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