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R45 PMJ

1998 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,501 mi
Last recorded146,501 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 PMJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 146,501 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 133,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 125,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 125,459 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 118,227 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 111,511 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

windscreen cracked badley not in prescribed area

Pass 29 Oct 2007 98,443 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,953 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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R45 PMJ is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R45 PMJ, 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 R45 PMJ registered?

R45 PMJ is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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