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R312 DVF

1998 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,437 mi
Last recorded226,437 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 DVF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 226,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 218,108 miles

2) Front and rear metal brake pipes to hoses corroded close to limit

2) Nearside front inner steering rack joint worn

3) Nearside front chassis slightly corroded

3) Rear exhaust box deteriorated

4) Both number plates slightly deteriorated

5) Both front headlamps have slight damage

Fail 27 Apr 2016 218,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2) Front and rear metal brake pipes to hoses corroded close to limit

2) Nearside front inner steering rack joint worn

3) Nearside front chassis slightly corroded

3) Rear exhaust box deteriorated

4) Both number plates slightly deteriorated

5) Both front headlamps have slight damage

Pass 7 May 2015 208,656 miles

Both front chassis out riggers corroded close to limits.

Exhaust cat pipe corroded close to limit.

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

Fail 6 May 2015 208,656 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front chassis out riggers corroded close to limits.

Exhaust cat pipe corroded close to limit.

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

Pass 7 May 2014 199,515 miles

Both offside rear seats removed

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 195,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear seats removed

Pass 3 Jun 2011 192,596 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear seats not fitted, seat belts in rear not checked.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2010 189,487 miles

offside front brake hose perishing

offside rear seatbelt in boot badly damaged, seat removed at time of test

surface corrosion brake pipe to nearside rear hose

surface corrosion brake pipes to front hoses

Fail 7 May 2010 189,487 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

front tyres bald on inner edges, ok for mot due to a raised tread pattern

offside front brake hose perishing

surface corrosion brake pipe to nearside rear hose

surface corrosion brake pipes to front hoses

Pass 17 Dec 2008 179,029 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven and close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 14 Dec 2007 172,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 172,129 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 165,822 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 165,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R312 DVF is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R312 DVF, 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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R312 DVF is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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