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R289 TDD

1998 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,885 mi
Last recorded164,885 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 TDD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2011 164,885 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front lower arm bushes worn badly

both mirrors in poor condition

both rear tyres low on tread

brake discs worn and rusty

brake pipes rusty and weak

exhaust very rusty and weak

front number plate in poor condition

rear shockers in very poor condition

sills floor and chassis all very rusty and weak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 155,660 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

complete exhaust rusty and weak

front chassis rusty

front lower arm rear bushes perished

oil leak

rear discs worn

rear metal brake pipes and ferrals rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2010 155,658 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

complete exhaust rusty and weak

front chassis rusty

front lower arm rear bushes perished

oil leak

rear discs worn

rear metal brake pipes and ferrals rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2009 148,247 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 142,509 miles

all brake hoses ferrules

all brake hoses perishing badly

exhaust very rusty and weak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 137,601 miles

both front brakes hoses in very poor condition

exhaust very rusty and weak

front drop links in poor condition

rear shockers in very poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2007 137,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brakes hoses in very poor condition

exhaust very rusty and weak

front drop links in poor condition

rear shockers in very poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2006 131,505 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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R289 TDD is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R289 TDD, 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 R289 TDD registered?

R289 TDD is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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