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S371 OGC

1999 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,144 mi
Last recorded135,144 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 OGC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 135,144 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 130,046 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 130,046 miles

Steering rack gaiter split BOTH (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2017 126,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 121,442 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 121,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 115,390 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 115,390 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 110,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 110,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 10,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 104,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre nail

Pass 9 May 2012 99,125 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 99,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 93,787 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 93,787 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,621 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 87,618 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diesel light flashing

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,736 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 81,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both door mirror glasses cracked

deep cut in tread n/s/r tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2008 74,766 miles

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

both door mirror glasses cracked.......

Pass 23 May 2007 66,525 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 66,520 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 59,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 48,729 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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S371 OGC is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S371 OGC, 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 S371 OGC registered?

S371 OGC is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 January 1999.

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