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V765 ECN

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,191 mi
Last recorded139,191 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV765 ECN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 139,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 134,338 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2014 134,338 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 122,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 122,394 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,007 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 101,764 miles

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

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

airbag light on

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Oct 2010 101,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

airbag light on

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,212 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fault on wipers

front number plate broken

Fail 27 Oct 2009 91,212 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fault on wipers

front number plate broken

Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,290 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bumper end loose

o/s wing mirror cracked

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2008 78,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bumper end loose

o/s wing mirror cracked

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,707 miles

side windows tinted

Fail 23 Jul 2007 68,665 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

side windows tinted

Fail 27 Jul 2006 61,306 miles

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges , both rears starting to lose shape

front number plate cracked

n/s/r seat removed

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,306 miles

n/s/r seat removed

oil leak

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

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

all tyres worn on edges , both rears starting to lose shape

front number plate cracked

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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V765 ECN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V765 ECN, 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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V765 ECN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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