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W377 BGB

2000 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,794 mi
Last recorded167,794 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW377 BGB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 167,794 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Dec 2012 167,329 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 153,648 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 153,648 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 131,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 123,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 5 Nov 2008 115,088 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 115,088 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 99,369 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 99,369 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 86,680 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 86,590 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aux belts cracked/worn

brake warning light on dash

exhaust tail box sheild loose

nearside front flexi hose insecure

nearside front tyre side wall nicked

nearside rear panel damaged

offside and nearside front wish bone rear bushes de bonding

offside and nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front flexi hose perished

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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W377 BGB is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W377 BGB, 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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W377 BGB is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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