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W408 XGC

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

216,682 mi
Last recorded216,682 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 XGC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 216,682 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 216,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 202,864 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 183,627 miles

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

side windows tinted

Fail 1 Apr 2010 183,627 miles

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

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

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

side windows tinted

Fail 15 Mar 2010 182,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 158,496 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 31 Mar 2009 158,496 miles

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 15 Apr 2008 140,755 miles

exhaust rusty in places and centre box splitting

front tyres wearing on inner edges

mirror tints dark

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s rear inner wheel rim bent

rear number plate worn

Fail 15 Apr 2008 140,755 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust rusty in places and centre box splitting

front tyres wearing on inner edges

mirror tints dark

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s rear inner wheel rim bent

rear number plate worn

Pass 8 May 2007 120,623 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 120,623 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty in places

front brake discs worn and inner faces slightly braking up

front indicators going white

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 27 Apr 2006 116,201 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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W408 XGC is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W408 XGC, 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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W408 XGC is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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