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W434 SNG

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,919 mi
Last recorded19,919 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 SNG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,919 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 199,154 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 174,553 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 174,553 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 152,048 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 124,795 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 123,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 122,309 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 122,309 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 89,215 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 176,085 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 176,085 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

plastic cover on engine loose

rear tyres perishing and getting low

slight bind on offside rear brake

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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W434 SNG is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W434 SNG, 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 W434 SNG registered?

W434 SNG is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W434 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W434 SNG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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