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W385 XKR

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,755 mi
Last recorded164,755 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 164,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 164,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Heat sheild is touching exhauste

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 157,606 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light is staying on

slight wear in the nearside and offside of the steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2012 157,606 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light is staying on

slight wear in the nearside and offside of the steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2011 132,526 miles

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

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

air bag light is on

slight play in the offside and nearside of the steering rack

Fail 23 Aug 2011 132,526 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

air bag light is on

slight play in the offside and nearside of the steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,918 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 104,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 91,400 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Aug 2008 77,206 miles

nearside rear tyre is becoming perished

Fail 21 Aug 2008 77,206 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is becoming perished

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2005 44,789 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 41,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W385 XKR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red 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 W385 XKR, 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 W385 XKR registered?

W385 XKR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W385 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W385 XKR shows 15 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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