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R292 GEG

1998 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,559 mi
Last recorded135,559 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 GEG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,559 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 135,385 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 222,181 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 101,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 91,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 84,736 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 78,498 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 143,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R292 GEG is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R292 GEG, 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 R292 GEG registered?

R292 GEG is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R292 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 GEG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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