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S110 VPP

1999 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,994 mi
Last recorded168,994 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS110 VPP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 168,994 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

general corrosion

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jul 2013 168,981 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

general corrosion

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2012 153,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

light corrosion to sills and underbody

Fail 9 Jul 2012 153,943 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

light corrosoin to sill ans underbody

Pass 5 Jul 2011 137,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jul 2011 137,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2010 129,394 miles

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

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

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

both front floors corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2009 119,411 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R wheel has slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2009

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 116,764 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 98,810 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 98,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 87,395 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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S110 VPP is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S110 VPP, 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.

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S110 VPP is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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