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R28 AVV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,503 mi
Last recorded162,503 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 AVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 162,503 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 162,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 145,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 127,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 123,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 117,968 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 117,825 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 111,612 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 104,969 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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R28 AVV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R28 AVV, 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 R28 AVV registered?

R28 AVV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R28 AVV safe to buy?

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