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R438 NRF

1998 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,418 mi
Last recorded150,418 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 NRF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 150,418 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 138,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nsf wing mirror light cracked

osr and nsr disc slightly worn

Fail 17 Feb 2012 138,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nsf wing mirror light cracked

osr and nsr disc slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 125,134 miles

Nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

Offside and nearside rear childseat fitted unable to inspect seatbelt

Offside and nearside rear disc pitted

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 112,127 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 112,127 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 108,060 miles

Both steering arms have slight play at fixings

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 106,418 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 98,847 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 86,418 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 86,414 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NRF is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NRF, 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 R438 NRF registered?

R438 NRF is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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