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R317 OGC

1998 Seat Alhambra

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,661 mi
Last recorded156,661 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 OGC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 156,661 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 156,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2010 144,238 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 144,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 132,187 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 122,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jan 2008 121,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2007 111,022 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

sill clamp marks to o/s sill

Fail 19 Jan 2007 111,022 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

sill clamp marks to o/s sill †

Pass 31 May 2006 108,933 miles

BRAKE FLIUD LEVEL LOW

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST RUSTY & WEAK

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

FRONT DISC RUSTY RIDGED & PADS WEARING LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING IN SIDE WALL

O/S/R BRAKE HOSE CRIMP RUSTY

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS RUSTY

SQEAK FROM P.A.S ON FULL LOCK

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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R317 OGC is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R317 OGC, 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 R317 OGC registered?

R317 OGC is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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