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X231 MSN

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,222 mi
Last recorded177,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 MSN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 177,222 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 177,222 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 166,656 miles

exhaust corroded

front flexis perishing

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush lifting on edges

surface rust o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 9 Feb 2012 166,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front flexis perishing

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush lifting on edges

surface rust o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 27 Jan 2011 154,994 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 139,076 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 139,076 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 126,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 126,295 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 109,279 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 109,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 94,501 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 79,355 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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X231 MSN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X231 MSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X231 MSN?

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What year was X231 MSN registered?

X231 MSN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X231 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X231 MSN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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