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R302 HJV

1998 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,817 mi
Last recorded103,817 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 HJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 103,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,895 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 94,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 84,068 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 84,068 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 74,579 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 74,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 56,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 56,267 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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R302 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R302 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 R302 HJV registered?

R302 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R302 HJV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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