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S437 JDP

1999 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,906 mi
Last recorded146,906 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 JDP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 146,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 15 Dec 2014 146,902 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 30 Dec 2013 136,312 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 136,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 124,951 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Centre and rear exhaust sections deterioated.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing.

n/s driveshaft outer gaitor inner clip loose.

o/s/f outer sill flange corroded.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 117,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 20 Jan 2011 110,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r sill flange slight damage

o/s/f sill flange corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r lamp slight damage

Pass 12 Jan 2010 103,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked and filling with water

o/s/r light lens slight damage

Fail 4 Sep 2008 90,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted o/s middle row

o/s/r tyre 2mm inner edge and slight distortion

Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted o/s middle row

o/s/r tyre 2mm inner edge and slight distortion

Pass 6 Sep 2007 84,639 miles

Both rear seat belts slggish to return.

Child seats fitted 2nd row o/s and centre.

Engine oil on min.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front tyres not reinforced type.

Tyres: age perishing n/s/r,o/s/r nailed and unevenly worn inner edge.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 84,639 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear seat belts sluggish to return.

Child seats fitted 2nd row o/s and centre.

Engine oil on min.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front tyres not rein forced type.

Tyres: age perishing n/s/r, o/s/r nailed and unevenly worn inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,413 miles

Age perishing n/s/r tyre.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 77,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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S437 JDP is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S437 JDP, 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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S437 JDP is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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