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RIL 5602

1999 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,423 mi
Last recorded202,423 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 5602
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 202,423 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 197,646 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 197,646 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 193,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 193,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 190,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 187,508 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 181,796 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 181,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RIL 5602 is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 118,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIL 5602, 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 27 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIL 5602 registered?

RIL 5602 is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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