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S197 MBK

1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,785 mi
Last recorded112,785 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI128,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 MBK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 112,785 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 112,785 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 95,358 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 78,318 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 53,173 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?

Based on 565 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
10,040
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Stop lamp not working 18
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S197 MBK is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 128,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S197 MBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S197 MBK registered?

S197 MBK is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S197 MBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 MBK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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