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R315 LCD

1998 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 LCD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 100,641 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 100,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,160 miles

advise wheel alignment check

nearside suspension ball joint dust cover split

offside front mirror damaged

offside front tyre near legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,490 miles

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

nearside front wiper deteriorated with blade partially missing. advise replacement

offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 87,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,112 miles

only 1 seat fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2010 84,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

only 1 seat fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,578 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 68,800 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 68,800 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 63,403 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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R315 LCD is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R315 LCD, 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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R315 LCD is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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