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R464 HDL

1998 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,843 mi
Last recorded169,843 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 HDL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 169,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 163,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 163,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 150,246 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 150,243 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R464 HDL is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R464 HDL, 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 R464 HDL registered?

R464 HDL is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R464 HDL safe to buy?

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