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S118 MCK

1998 Seat Alhambra TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,384 mi
Last recorded185,384 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 MCK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 185,384 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 185,384 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 172,841 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 172,839 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 161,065 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI?

Based on 313 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
10,126
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
position lamp(s) not working 11
Stop lamp not working 9
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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S118 MCK is a 1998 Seat Alhambra TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S118 MCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S118 MCK registered?

S118 MCK is a 1998 Seat Alhambra TDI, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S118 MCK safe to buy?

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