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R327 HJV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

218,849 mi
Last recorded218,849 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 HJV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 218,849 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 215,854 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

middle and rear exhaust corroided

Fail 10 Jan 2015 208,369 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 208,369 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 198,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust deteriated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 191,266 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

lift in o/s/f top strut mounting

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2012 191,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front tyres inner edges worn

lift in o/s/f top strut mounting

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2011 180,911 miles

centre seat belt

corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2010 171,312 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 158,153 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 158,153 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2008 145,564 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2007 135,130 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2007 135,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,307 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 126,307 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2005 115,465 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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R327 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R327 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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What year was R327 HJV registered?

R327 HJV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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