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R419 OOB

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,495 mi
Last recorded82,495 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 OOB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,495 miles

play in all rear anti roll bar bushes

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 11 Dec 2014 82,494 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in all rear anti roll bar bushes

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,501 miles

both front tyres on limit

play in both top strut mounts

Fail 29 Nov 2013 78,483 miles

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres on limit

play in both top strut mounts

Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,451 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads 2mm

Fail 5 Dec 2012 77,451 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads 2mm

Fail 12 Oct 2011 74,904 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads 2mm

rear pads 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,904 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads 2mm

rear pads 3mm

Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 71,455 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,547 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 64,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Offside Door Mirror Glass Poor

Slight Blow From Rear Exhaust Joint

Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,418 miles

BATTERY LOOSE

N/S INNER CV BOOT LEAKING

N/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F FLEXI BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS

Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,047 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 49,906 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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R419 OOB is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R419 OOB, 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 R419 OOB registered?

R419 OOB is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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