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R344 OEW

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

34,991 mi
Last recorded34,991 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 OEW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,991 miles

both front brake discs rusted on inside face

centre exhaust poor

rear no plate fading

Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,629 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 34,629 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is perished on edge of the tread.

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 31,050 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front tyre is perished on edge of the tread.

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,882 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links have very tight ball joints & may be causeing noise on suspension.Offside front fog lamp is broken. Spare wheel rim is damaged.

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 29,882 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links have very tight ball joints & may be causeing noise on suspension.Offside front fog lamp is broken. Spare wheel rim is damaged.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,178 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp broken.

Power steering noisey.

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 29,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front fog lamp broken.

Power steering noisey.

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,795 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,315 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,650 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 23,650 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,800 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,179 miles

Large cracks in side walls of all 4 tyres.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,566 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 21,566 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 20,741 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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R344 OEW is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R344 OEW, 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 R344 OEW registered?

R344 OEW is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R344 OEW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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