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W241 OTS

2000 Seat Alhambra

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,265 mi
Last recorded126,265 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 OTS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 126,265 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger; outside prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

passenger seats missing at time of test

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2014 121,930 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear light unit damaged

rear bodysills and wheel archs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 121,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear light unit damaged

rear bodysills and wheel archs corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 117,208 miles

N/S outer cv gator damp

Pass 23 May 2012 111,951 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2011 104,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 4 May 2011 104,112 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

rear silencer loose

undertray fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 96,134 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight blow from cat

Fail 25 May 2010 96,072 miles

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight blow from cat

Pass 12 May 2009 90,272 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 90,267 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 83,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 83,930 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 78,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 71,980 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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W241 OTS is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W241 OTS, 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 W241 OTS registered?

W241 OTS is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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