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R284 BUK

1998 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,972 mi
Last recorded98,972 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 BUK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,972 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,832 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seats slightly insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2009 95,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seats slightly insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2008 93,091 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 93,091 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,194 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting on walls,not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 29 Nov 2006 89,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 85,896 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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R284 BUK is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R284 BUK, 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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R284 BUK is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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