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RV02 PHA

2002 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,629 mi
Last recorded126,629 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 PHA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 126,629 miles

spare wheel carrier is loose

Pass 21 May 2009 124,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2009 124,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 256,962 miles

Oil leak

front pads getting low.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 255,273 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 208,380 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 208,380 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 155,133 miles

rear wiper split †body damaged †

Pass 8 Nov 2005 96,670 miles

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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RV02 PHA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 105,771 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 RV02 PHA, 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 24 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV02 PHA registered?

RV02 PHA is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RV02 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 PHA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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