MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,850 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
suspect repair to n/s front sill
o/s/f miiror cracked
o/s/r tyre non alloy fitted
rear discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s/f miiror cracked
o/s/r tyre non alloy fitted
rear discs slightly pitted
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air filter loose under bonnet
front tyres side walls damaged no cords showing
has cambelt been changed
offside front door mirror glass cracked
on sterring lock to lock sterring noise poss power sterring belt loose cannot see
rear number plate lamps dim
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R418 VAM is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R418 VAM, 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 R418 VAM registered?
R418 VAM is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 January 1998.
Is R418 VAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R418 VAM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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