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R436 ODP

1998 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,515 mi
Last recorded205,515 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 ODP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 205,515 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 205,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2008 201,344 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 201,329 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2007 194,435 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 51,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 187,115 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 182,103 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jul 2005 182,103 miles

spare tyre defective

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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R436 ODP is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R436 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 R436 ODP registered?

R436 ODP is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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