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S387 ENH

1999 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,948 mi
Last recorded146,948 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 ENH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 146,948 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 146,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 146,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 144,042 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 141,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 136,277 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 136,277 miles

Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 131,187 miles

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside rear and offside front wheel covers missing

Towing ball/bracket and electrics has been removed

Fail 2 Aug 2011 131,187 miles

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

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

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside rear and offside front wheel covers missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 127,459 miles

exhaust blow centre section at end of catalytic converter.

exhaust clamps excessivly corrode.

near and offside door mirror covers cracked.

nearside rear seat missing.

nearside wiper blade metal strip adrift.

offside front wheel cover missing.

offside rear number plate lens broken away.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 127,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blow centre section at end of catalytic converter.

exhaust clamps excessivly corrode.

near and offside door mirror covers cracked.

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and cuts in outer wall.

nearside rear seat missing.

nearside wiper blade metal strip adrift.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

offside rear number plate lens broken away.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 122,636 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 122,636 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 115,308 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 115,308 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 109,277 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 109,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 103,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S387 ENH is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S387 ENH, 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 S387 ENH registered?

S387 ENH is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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