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R452 RRS

1998 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,648 mi
Last recorded122,648 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 RRS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,648 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 115,889 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 115,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 114,707 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 113,221 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 98,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 98,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2005 78,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2005 78,225 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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 RRS is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R452 RRS, 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 R452 RRS registered?

R452 RRS is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R452 RRS safe to buy?

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