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S217 CDM

1999 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,612 mi
Last recorded202,612 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 CDM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 202,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge and age cracked

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 193,830 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

Fail 27 Jul 2010 193,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

Pass 14 Jul 2009 181,617 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 172,050 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 172,044 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 161,193 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F TRACK ROD END

Pass 3 Aug 2006 155,189 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S217 CDM is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S217 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 S217 CDM registered?

S217 CDM is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S217 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S217 CDM 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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