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R299 HLG

1998 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,528 mi
Last recorded145,528 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 HLG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 145,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 145,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 139,060 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front grill missing

front o/s bumper corner insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2011 139,060 miles

front grill missing

front o/s bumper corner insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2010 127,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 127,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 115,889 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 115,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

no spare tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 111,703 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre outer wall age cracking

Fail 13 May 2008 111,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/rear tyre outer wall age cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2007 104,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 104,291 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 95,870 miles

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

both front tyres down to 2.5 mm

slight wear to n/side track rod end

Pass 16 Jun 2006 95,870 miles

both front tyres down to 2.5 mm

slight wear to n/side track rod end

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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R299 HLG is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R299 HLG, 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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R299 HLG is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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