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R438 CVV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,880 mi
Last recorded121,880 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 121,880 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 121,878 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 121,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 117,647 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 117,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 111,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,903 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 99,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 95,005 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,004 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 90,223 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,943 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011

exhaust system corroded fairly badly in places.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 77,408 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD EDGE/SIDEWALL IS BADLY CRACKING.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMITS.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,413 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on very edge of inner tread and near to limit.

Offside rear tyre side walls are cracking.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 73,408 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,288 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,574 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Rear silencer exhaust clamp is corroded badly.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 64,011 miles

** 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.

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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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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