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X278 AAD

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,308 mi
Last recorded115,308 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 AAD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 115,308 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 109,940 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,700 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 89,700 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,835 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 82,835 miles

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

Offside rear seat belt not fitted at the time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2007 75,450 miles

Catalyser lower heat shield is insecure

Engine oil not registering on the dipstick, added 1ltr

Middle row centre seat not fitted at the time of test

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,924 miles

Catalyser heatshield is insecure

Middle row center seat not fitted at time of test

Offside front position lamp has low light output

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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X278 AAD is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X278 AAD, 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 X278 AAD registered?

X278 AAD is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X278 AAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X278 AAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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