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R327 LCD

1998 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,146 mi
Last recorded146,146 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 LCD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 146,146 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light indicating fault

nearside rear crash damage

Fail 19 Jun 2012 146,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light indicating fault

nearside rear crash damage

Pass 14 Apr 2011 136,767 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 136,767 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 128,669 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 116,940 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2009 116,940 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2008 108,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 108,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 100,486 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 93,204 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 93,204 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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 LCD is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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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What year was R327 LCD registered?

R327 LCD is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R327 LCD safe to buy?

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