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W415 XGC

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,702 mi
Last recorded148,702 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW415 XGC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 148,702 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRE has slight play too (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

All discs heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting away from collar (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and balding on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 148,166 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 148,166 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2015 146,576 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 146,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 142,072 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 142,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 136,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 126,991 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 126,989 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 114,880 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 102,180 miles

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

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

front tyres not reinforced

Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,989 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 83,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,667 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 68,667 miles

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

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

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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W415 XGC is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W415 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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What year was W415 XGC registered?

W415 XGC is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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