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R298 NDA

1998 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,174 mi
Last recorded148,174 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 NDA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 148,174 miles

air con not working

drivers window & central lockung not working

Fail 5 Jul 2010 148,153 miles

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

air con not working

drivers window & central lockung not working

Pass 7 Jul 2009 136,114 miles

offside mirror backing missing

offside rear shocker cover rusted away

Fail 30 Jun 2009 135,846 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

offside mirror backing missing

offside rear shocker cover rusted away

Pass 8 Jul 2008 124,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2007 112,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 101,446 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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R298 NDA is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R298 NDA, 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 R298 NDA registered?

R298 NDA is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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