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S493 RCF

1999 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,253 mi
Last recorded164,253 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 RCF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 164,253 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 148,080 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 148,080 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 16 Jan 2007 131,261 miles

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

Offside 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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S493 RCF is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S493 RCF, 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 S493 RCF registered?

S493 RCF is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S493 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 RCF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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