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R299 HJV

1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,379 mi
Last recorded156,379 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI128,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 HJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 156,379 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 145,567 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 145,545 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 131,346 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 119,774 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 107,346 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?

Based on 565 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
10,040
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Stop lamp not working 18
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R299 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 128,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R299 HJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R299 HJV registered?

R299 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R299 HJV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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