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S186 CDM

1999 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,822 mi
Last recorded128,822 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 CDM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 128,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear wheels hubs cups fitted

n/s/f engine diesel fitter hoses pipes deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,595 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front and rear brake discss worn

front both side wipers deteriorated

front engine undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 102,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,220 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,681 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,104 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 84,993 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,598 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 390,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 390,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,958 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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S186 CDM is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S186 CDM, 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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What year was S186 CDM registered?

S186 CDM is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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