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SIG 3990

2002 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,402 mi
Last recorded135,402 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra105,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 3990
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 135,402 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 135,400 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 128,805 miles

corrosion to inner face of both front brake discs

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2016 128,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion to inner face of both front brake discs

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2015 126,819 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear of n/s outer sill weak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 122,648 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s washer jet not working

rear of n/s outer sill weak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,970 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 116,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 132,235 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 132,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 99,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 95,893 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2010 95,859 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 88,737 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2007 84,410 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 81,208 miles

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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SIG 3990 is a 2002 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 105,771 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 SIG 3990, 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 24 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SIG 3990 registered?

SIG 3990 is a 2002 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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