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RJ57 TZR

2008 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,257 mi
Last recorded129,257 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 TZR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 129,257 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 123,844 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,297 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 114,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar component slightly damaged Cap missing (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 109,409 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towbar component slightly damaged Cap missing (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 103,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,566 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 92,469 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,629 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Dec 2014 76,315 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 67,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,432 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,539 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,590 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 39,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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RJ57 TZR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ57 TZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ57 TZR registered?

RJ57 TZR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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