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R433 CVV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,170 mi
Last recorded127,170 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 127,170 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 116,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 103,791 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 103,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Feb 2009 88,758 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 88,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

airbag light on

front number plate water ingress(just acceptable)

n/s/f track rod end ball joint worn(just acceptable)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit(just acceptable)

o/s washer jet not working

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,338 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 74,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,570 miles

both top suspension mounts worn

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall (just acceptable)

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,568 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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R433 CVV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R433 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 R433 CVV registered?

R433 CVV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R433 CVV safe to buy?

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