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S841 BSC

1998 Seat Alhambra TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,650 mi
Last recorded141,650 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS841 BSC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 141,650 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 141,567 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 131,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise still slight play/lift nearside front top strut mounting

Fail 2 Nov 2006 131,480 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI?

Based on 313 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
10,126
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
position lamp(s) not working 11
Stop lamp not working 9
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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S841 BSC is a 1998 Seat Alhambra TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S841 BSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S841 BSC is a 1998 Seat Alhambra TDI, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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