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R363 CVV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,641 mi
Last recorded123,641 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 123,641 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,022 miles

center brake light one segment not working

Fail 13 Aug 2014 118,012 miles

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

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

center brake light one segment not working

Pass 19 Aug 2013 111,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system deteriorating.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 102,493 miles

exhaust system deteriorating.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,436 miles

exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

Fail 15 Aug 2011 95,431 miles

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

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,919 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,720 miles

exhaust system deteriorating.

temp repair to centre exhaust mtg o.k at time of test.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 79,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

exhaust system deteriorating.

temp repair to centre exhaust mtg o.k at time of test.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

lower engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre sidewall and tread perished

Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,650 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 56,986 miles

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

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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R363 CVV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R363 CVV, 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 R363 CVV registered?

R363 CVV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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