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R301 HJV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,933 mi
Last recorded142,933 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 HJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 142,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear silencers corroded

Corrosion to o/s/f chassis area within 30cm of suspension mount - on limit

Front indicators faded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

No airbag light

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

Oil level on min

Scratching to windscreen - on limit

Slight play in upper steering column area

n/s/r tyre well perished

n/s/r tyre well worn on edges

o/s mirror unit a little loose

o/s/r has 1 of 2 sidelights not working

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded - on limit

o/s/r tyre very perished

Fail 22 Oct 2016 142,722 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear silencers corroded

Corrosion to o/s/f chassis area within 30cm of suspension mount - on limit

Front indicators faded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

No airbag light

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

Oil level on min

Play in o/s steering arm - horrendous - needs attention

Scratching to windscreen - on limit

Slight play in upper steering column area

n/s/f flexi hose perished - on limit

n/s/r tyre well perished

n/s/r tyre well worn on edges

o/s mirror unit a little loose

o/s/r has 1 of 2 sidelights not working

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded - on limit

o/s/r tyre very perished

Pass 23 Jul 2015 134,822 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,929 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 119,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 116,393 miles

Air Bag Light on

Pass 4 May 2011 112,037 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 105,907 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 100,748 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 100,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 97,131 miles

Front No.Plate Slight Deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2007 94,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 90,457 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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R301 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R301 HJV, 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 R301 HJV registered?

R301 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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