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S851 JLP

1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,354 mi
Last recorded106,354 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI128,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 JLP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 106,354 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 106,039 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 100,849 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 93,663 miles

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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S851 JLP is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S851 JLP, 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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What year was S851 JLP registered?

S851 JLP is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S851 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 JLP 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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