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R597 RBY

1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,411 mi
Last recorded143,411 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI128,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 RBY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2012 143,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavily undersealed underneath

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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R597 RBY is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 128,871 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 R597 RBY, 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 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R597 RBY registered?

R597 RBY is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R597 RBY safe to buy?

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