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R443 OJR

1998 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,179 mi
Last recorded127,179 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 OJR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 127,179 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 122,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Fail 6 Jul 2007 113,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 113,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 109,113 miles

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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R443 OJR is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R443 OJR, 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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R443 OJR is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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