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R448 BCL

1998 Seat Alhambra

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,342 mi
Last recorded99,342 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 BCL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,342 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,456 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,930 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,881 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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R448 BCL is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R448 BCL, 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 R448 BCL registered?

R448 BCL is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R448 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 BCL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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