MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
offside rear tyre wearing uneven and close to legal limit of 1.6mm
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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