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R331 UOH

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,468 mi
Last recorded205,468 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 UOH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 205,468 miles

Oil leak

both front wishbone rear bushes becoming unbonded

high level brake light not working

rear brake flexi unions corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 197,257 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2012 189,530 miles

corrosion becoming evident in the offside front outer sill

nearside front and offside rear tyres are both getting thin on the outside edges

slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 12 Jun 2012 189,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

corrosion becoming evident in the offside front outer sill

nearside front and offside rear tyres are both getting thin on the outside edges

slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 17 May 2011 180,653 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 180,653 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 170,169 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 170,169 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bad engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2009 157,771 miles

dust cover on the offside front anti-roll bar link split

rear inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes worn

slight inbalance in the front brakes

slight wear in the nearside steering rack end

Fail 6 Jun 2009 157,713 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

dust cover on the offside front anti-roll bar link split

rear inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes worn

slight inbalance in the front brakes

slight wear in the nearside steering rack end

Pass 10 Jun 2008 148,884 miles

nearside rear tyre getting abit thin on the outside edge

Fail 9 Jun 2008 148,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre getting abit thin on the outside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2007 133,945 miles

both the rear tyres are approaching the minimum legal limits

sligh fraying in nearsside rear seat belt

Pass 8 Jun 2006 119,793 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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R331 UOH is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R331 UOH, 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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R331 UOH is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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