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X238 AOU

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

236,816 mi
Last recorded236,816 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 AOU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 236,816 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 236,814 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 232,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 232,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 227,953 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 224,984 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 211,073 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 205,661 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 205,661 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 181,484 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 176,027 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 143,112 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 108,743 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 98,630 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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X238 AOU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X238 AOU, 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 X238 AOU registered?

X238 AOU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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