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W253 GJO

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,888 mi
Last recorded128,888 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 GJO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 128,888 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside mirror in poor condition

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and close to legal limit

Fail 3 Jul 2013 128,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside mirror in poor condition

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2012 126,160 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

towbar electric socket insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2012 126,150 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

tickover uneven

towbar electric socket insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2011 122,766 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 119,034 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 113,102 miles

centre exhaust bracket in very poor condition

offside front tyre close to legal limit

both rear tyres very heavily perished

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,620 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2008 106,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2007 100,309 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 97,437 miles

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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W253 GJO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W253 GJO, 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 W253 GJO registered?

W253 GJO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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