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X179 GJF

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,561 mi
Last recorded148,561 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 GJF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 148,561 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 148,561 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2014 141,805 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 133,329 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 123,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 106,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,750 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,549 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,180 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 65,160 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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X179 GJF is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X179 GJF, 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 X179 GJF registered?

X179 GJF is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is X179 GJF safe to buy?

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