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W379 SBC

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,394 mi
Last recorded144,394 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 SBC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2011 144,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f sill damaged.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 144,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f sill damaged.

Fail 24 Dec 2010 133,794 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 133,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 125,570 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 117,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2008 117,512 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2007 104,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 89,164 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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W379 SBC is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W379 SBC, 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 W379 SBC registered?

W379 SBC is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W379 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W379 SBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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