MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,885 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
all brake hoses ferrules
all brake hoses perishing badly
exhaust very rusty and weak
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
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
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R289 TDD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R289 TDD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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