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S36 KNV

1999 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,680 mi
Last recorded272,680 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 KNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 272,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 251,047 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Fail 20 Feb 2013 251,042 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 22 Feb 2012 228,448 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 210,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 187,652 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 166,710 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 145,925 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 121,017 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 120,575 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 97,438 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 97,412 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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S36 KNV is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S36 KNV, 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 S36 KNV registered?

S36 KNV is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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