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X631 JOL

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,638 mi
Last recorded127,638 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX631 JOL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 127,638 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 127,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 111,701 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 111,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 130,242 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 130,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2009 126,903 miles

battrie slightley loose

both front brake pipe starting to rust

both rear tyer on 3mm

front grill missing

slighty marks on vehicle

Pass 30 May 2008 117,341 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch worn

Fail 23 May 2008 117,120 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch worn

Pass 17 May 2007 103,200 miles

o/s/f tyre edges wearing

rear tyres edged off

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2006 100,484 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 100,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

emissions not tested /no exhaust back box

Pass 11 Oct 2005 90,267 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 90,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

brake warning light stays on

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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X631 JOL 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 57.1%.

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 X631 JOL, 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 X631 JOL registered?

X631 JOL is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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