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R324 HJV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,632 mi
Last recorded178,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 HJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 178,632 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 157,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 130,225 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 130,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 125,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

general corrosion to front and rear suspension but not excessive at present

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Fail 9 Aug 2013 125,633 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

general corrosion to front and rear suspension but not excessive at present

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Pass 9 Aug 2012 120,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Fail 9 Aug 2012 120,323 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Fail 9 Aug 2011 114,996 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 114,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,295 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 106,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

very slight bind in both front wheels

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,602 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 91,602 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2007 85,989 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,389 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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R324 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R324 HJV, 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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R324 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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