MOT Status
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172,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front undertray slightly loose
Nearside Front Outer wing/bumper damaged
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front undertray slightly loose
Nearside Front Outer wing/bumper damaged
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All 3 mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Controls pushed through dash (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted incorrectly on rim inside/outside (marked) (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Body panel insecure Drivers footwell (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character spacing between "8" and "B" incorrect (0.1 (d))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All 3 mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Marked ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Engine mounting fractured piece missing that stops engine from moving from left to right (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported by flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off An additional fastening screw would be advisable (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is in the wrong direction (European) (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is in the wrong direction (European) (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between groups is wrong (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between groups is wrong (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is in the wrong direction (European) (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is in the wrong direction (European) (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between groups is wrong (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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R8 BEP is a 2012 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2012 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 82,551 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 R8 BEP, 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 14 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was R8 BEP registered?
R8 BEP is a 2012 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 June 2012.
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