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R452 ADV

1998 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,790 mi
Last recorded204,790 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 ADV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 204,790 miles

NSF bumper insecure

NSF tyre has nail in

NSR wheel has slight bind

Rear brakepads low

Spare tyre bald

Pass 10 Jul 2012 193,981 miles

NS wing mirror insecure

NSF bumper insecure

OS indicator tell tale light not working but audible sound when selected

Oil below minimum level

Rear pads 1/4 left

Spare tyre bald

Fail 10 Jul 2012 193,981 miles

NS wing mirror insecure

NSF bumper insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OS indicator tell tale light not working but audible sound when selected

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil below minimum level

Rear pads 1/4 left

Spare tyre bald

Pass 2 Jul 2011 186,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

n/s wing mirror insecure

oil level low

rear pads low

Fail 30 Jun 2011 186,053 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

n/s wing mirror insecure

oil level low

rear pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2010 176,028 miles

centre seat belt not checked because of babyseat

ns wing mirror insecure

osr tyre has a nail in tread.

rear seats missing so seatbelts not checked

Pass 13 Jul 2009 168,543 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 153,989 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 139,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 132,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 119,266 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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R452 ADV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R452 ADV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R452 ADV?

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What year was R452 ADV registered?

R452 ADV is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R452 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R452 ADV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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