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SIL 6454

1996 Seat Alhambra

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,981 mi
Last recorded159,981 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 6454
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 159,981 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front n/s o/s upper top bearing,s sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has some small chips [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s rear outer shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering rack tight

Fail 29 Oct 2019 159,981 miles

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle o/s rear outer door [door handle] wont open (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear both n/s o/s rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front n/s o/s upper top bearing,s sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has some small chips [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s rear outer shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering rack tight

Pass 29 Oct 2018 158,254 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper and lower windscreen has small chips [at time of test] (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing,s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 156,126 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 156,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 152,710 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 152,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2015 147,193 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 143,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 143,073 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 136,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 136,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 131,402 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 131,400 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 125,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 118,790 miles

nsf tyre on limit on edge

rear brake pads low

rear numberplate deterioration

slight wear wishbone bushes

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2010 118,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre on limit on edge

rear brake pads low

rear numberplate deterioration

slight wear wishbone bushes

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2009 112,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front strut top mountings have slight up/down movment.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 112,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front strut top mountings have slight up/down movment.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 106,260 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 106,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s/r seat belt not fully tested due to baby seat fitted

rear disc slightly corroded

windsceen damaded (various stone chips)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 100,346 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 100,346 miles

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

slight wear wishbone bushes

windscreen damage

Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,229 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 97,229 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust cat shield insecure

exhaust cat to mid insecure

poss knock around rear box ?

rasspy noise from a silencer

Pass 4 Aug 2005 153,913 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 153,913 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SIL 6454 is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 165,122 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SIL 6454, 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 30 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SIL 6454 is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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