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V483 EUJ

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

193,830 mi
Last recorded193,830 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV483 EUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 193,830 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 193,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 187,450 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 187,450 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 175,592 miles

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

hi-level brake lamp inop

o/s/r lens repaired with tape

Fail 7 Jan 2010 175,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 160,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 160,642 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 140,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 140,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 506,400 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 122,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 104,943 miles

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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V483 EUJ is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V483 EUJ, 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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What year was V483 EUJ registered?

V483 EUJ is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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