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S778 MBK

1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,742 mi
Last recorded189,742 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI128,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 MBK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 189,742 miles

abs warning light on dash

slight play at o/s/f rear lower arm bush

Pass 17 Feb 2006 168,981 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 168,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust clamp which holds back box to middle box missing

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?

Based on 565 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
10,040
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Stop lamp not working 18
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S778 MBK is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 128,871 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 1.9 TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S778 MBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S778 MBK is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 28 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S778 MBK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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