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W729 AKR

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,832 mi
Last recorded68,832 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 AKR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,832 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front and rear discs slightly scored and corroded

front to rear brakepipe surface rust

Fail 27 Aug 2009 68,830 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs corroded

both front and rear discs slightly scored and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,519 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 59,519 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes are starting to deterioate

n/s/r tyre is starting to deterioate

Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,255 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 54,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

high level brake lamp fault

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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W729 AKR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W729 AKR, 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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W729 AKR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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