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V286 EDX

2000 Seat Alhambra

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,066 mi
Last recorded80,066 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 EDX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,066 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,037 miles

CORROSION STARTING ON BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS.REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,662 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,199 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,709 miles

splits on both rear tyres.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,099 miles

both front shock absorbers rusty.

play on both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,640 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 77,125 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 77,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 76,350 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 76,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,309 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,882 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,254 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 59,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

spare wheel flat

Pass 16 Dec 2005 53,375 miles

1) O/S headlight stone chipped (holed) †2) both number plates starting to fade

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

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

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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V286 EDX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 114,901 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 V286 EDX, 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 26 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V286 EDX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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