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R351 OEH

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,090 mi
Last recorded211,090 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 OEH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 211,090 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 211,090 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 201,528 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 201,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013
Pass 10 Apr 2012
Pass 16 Apr 2011 169,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 159,488 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 146,491 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 144,155 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 144,155 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R351 OEH is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R351 OEH, 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 R351 OEH registered?

R351 OEH is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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