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W489 SNR

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,973 mi
Last recorded174,973 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 SNR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 174,973 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 174,145 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 174,145 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 164,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 154,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 143,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 134,832 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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W489 SNR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W489 SNR, 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 W489 SNR registered?

W489 SNR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 August 2000.

Is W489 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 SNR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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