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X176 WCG

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

287,013 mi
Last recorded287,013 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX176 WCG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 287,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread area

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock absorber mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

brake pad warning light on

engine covers fitted

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 14 Nov 2015 287,013 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock absorber mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

brake pad warning light on

engine covers fitted

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

hard to select gears

loud knock when vehicle started

strong vibration through vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2014 264,013 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread. Engine runs lumpy.

Minor corrosion forming on both front floor areas. Minor damage to n/s/f outer sill area.

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 264,003 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread. Engine runs lumpy.

Minor corrosion forming on both front floor areas. Minor damage to n/s/f outer sill area.

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 250,079 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight wear in o/s steering rack, various chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 250,079 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight wear in o/s steering rack, various chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 226,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion

rear bushes worn

Fail 27 Oct 2012 226,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion

rear bushes worn

Pass 5 Nov 2011 204,475 miles

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

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

all rear brakes flexi hoses perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight movement in rear D bushes

Fail 22 Oct 2011 203,626 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all rear brakes flexi hoses perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight movement in rear D bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2010 184,896 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 184,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 164,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2008 144,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front anti roll bar linkage stabilizer top and bottom dust covers split

Fail 29 Sep 2008 144,158 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front anti roll bar linkage stabilizer top and bottom dust covers split

Pass 20 Sep 2007 138,239 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 131,792 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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X176 WCG is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X176 WCG, 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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X176 WCG is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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