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R435 ODP

1998 Seat Alhambra

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,412 mi
Last recorded185,412 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 ODP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 185,412 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes soft

nsf tyre bald outer edge

osf tyre worn outer edge

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

rear subframe bushes soft

Pass 1 May 2009 173,374 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s mirror glass broken

o/s/r brake discs getting rusty

Fail 1 May 2009 173,374 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s mirror glass broken

o/s/r brake discs getting rusty

Pass 17 May 2008 160,922 miles

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

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

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

o/s mirror glass broken

Pass 24 May 2007 147,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 132,336 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 135,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shiled loose on exhaust

o/s mirror glass broken

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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R435 ODP is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R435 ODP, 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 R435 ODP registered?

R435 ODP is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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