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X201 NJN

2000 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

198,604 mi
Last recorded198,604 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 NJN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 198,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 176,156 miles

Offside handbrake could be improved

inner and outer sills and chassie very thin in places

Pass 17 Feb 2016 149,597 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 149,539 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 133,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 132,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 118,497 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013
Fail 18 Feb 2013 108,972 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,930 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,441 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 82,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,321 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 71,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 67,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,033 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,828 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing & mid to rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,716 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres starting to wear & nearside front side wall has slight damage

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 57,716 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyre treds becoming worn & nearside front tyre side wall slight damage

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

nearside front abs wire slightly chaffed

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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X201 NJN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X201 NJN, 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 X201 NJN registered?

X201 NJN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is X201 NJN safe to buy?

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