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R312 PKS

1998 Seat Alhambra TDI

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,780 mi
Last recorded111,780 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 PKS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 111,780 miles

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)

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 111,669 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 111,666 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI?

Based on 313 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
10,126
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
position lamp(s) not working 11
Stop lamp not working 9
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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R312 PKS is a 1998 Seat Alhambra TDI in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R312 PKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R312 PKS is a 1998 Seat Alhambra TDI, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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