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W387 SBC

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,292 mi
Last recorded161,292 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 SBC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 161,292 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 156,240 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 148,431 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 148,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 140,781 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 140,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 132,373 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 130,430 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 130,325 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both inner rear position lights not working

Pass 1 Jul 2009 126,620 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

emissions erratic

Pass 8 Jul 2008 122,493 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 122,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 119,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 116,211 miles

centre silencer corroding at end

some lift in front suspension leg top mountings

Fail 22 Jun 2006 116,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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W387 SBC is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue 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 W387 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W387 SBC registered?

W387 SBC is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W387 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W387 SBC 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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