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R319 TKR

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,406 mi
Last recorded161,406 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 TKR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 161,406 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2012 120,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 115,331 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 114,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 113,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag light

Fail 23 Feb 2010 98,659 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 98,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,054 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 82,858 miles

Front No.Plate slightly damaged.

Front flexis slightly perished.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,152 miles

Nearside front and Centre row, offside seatbelts slow to retract.

Fail 22 Feb 2007 75,888 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Engine Oil low. †Nearside front and Centre row,Offside seatbelts slow to retract.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,239 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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R319 TKR is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue 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 R319 TKR, 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 R319 TKR registered?

R319 TKR is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R319 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R319 TKR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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