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R983 VYB

1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,343 mi
Last recorded130,343 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI140,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 VYB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 130,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 123,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2008 123,459 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 121,316 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 121,316 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Mar 2007 113,030 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 112,895 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 103,415 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 103,415 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R983 VYB is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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 R983 VYB, 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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R983 VYB is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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