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R482 ULU

1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,168 mi
Last recorded129,168 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI140,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 ULU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 129,168 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 129,158 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s mirror damaged n/s/r middle & o/s/f seatbelts fraying oil low & leak n/s/f inner cv boot split both sills damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2008 119,420 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 119,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 122,100 miles

-advise- †n/s/r light cluster repaired †n/s wing mirror housing repaired †drivers recliner wheel missing †bad connection on reverse lights †slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Aug 2005 122,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

taxi-n/s wing mirror insecure †taxi-airbag light on †taxi-glowplug light flashing †taxi-no fare card on display †taxi-no fire extinguisher in car †taxi-no first aid kit †taxi-recliner wheel missing on n/s/f seat

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?

Based on 565 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
10,040
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Stop lamp not working 18
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R482 ULU is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 140,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R482 ULU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R482 ULU is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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