MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,880 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements doesn't have all black figures on a white background (0.1 (d))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner and outer shoulders
Centre exhaust section is leaking from previous repair
Front number plate is fading
Rear exhaust joint clamp is broken
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner and outer shoulders
Centre exhaust section is leaking from previous repair
Front number plate is fading
Rear exhaust joint clamp is broken
Central exhaust section is leaking in various places
Front number plate is fading
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust clamp is broken
nail in o/s rear tyre
o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
exhaust is leaking to the limit
front number plate is fading
n/s front tyre is perishing/cracking on the outer side wall
rear exhaust clamp has corroded and is in poor condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust centre box and raea box corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust centre box and raea box corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
exhaust system corroded fairly badly in places.
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD EDGE/SIDEWALL IS BADLY CRACKING.
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMITS.
Nearside front tyre worn smooth on very edge of inner tread and near to limit.
Offside rear tyre side walls are cracking.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre worn smooth on very edge of inner tread and near to limit.
Offside rear tyre side walls are cracking.
WARNING----- front brake pads worn very low & are right on legal limit
exhaust centre box badly corroded
n/s front tyre very badly worn on inner edge
o/s & n/s rear tyres cracked on outer edges
o/s front tyre low on inner edge
Front wipers starting to smear
Rear silencer exhaust clamp is corroded badly.
** UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK ADULT SEAT BELTS ON FIRST ROW OF REAR SEATS DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED TO ALL 3 SEATS. **
Both front indicators are starting to discolour.
Centre silencer is corroded.
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R438 CVV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R438 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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R438 CVV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 March 1998.
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