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X715 AHU

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,420 mi
Last recorded94,420 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX715 AHU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,420 miles

CORROSION MISC-R SUSPENSION AREA INC BRAKE PIPES-SILLS ETC.

CORROSION O/S/F+N/S/F CHASSIS.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 94,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

CORROSION MISC-R SUSPENSION AREA INC BRAKE PIPES-SILLS ETC.

CORROSION O/S/F+N/S/F CHASSIS.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,804 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS WORN

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES AND N/S CLOSE TO LIMITS

O/S WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,804 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS WORN

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES AND N/S CLOSE TO LIMITS

O/S WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,602 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS WORN BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK N/S TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SPLIT POSSIBLE LEAK ON INTER COOLER

Fail 13 Aug 2014 88,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS WORN BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK N/S TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SPLIT POSSIBLE LEAK ON INTER COOLER

Pass 3 May 2013 83,389 miles

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.CORROSION R FERRULES.MISC CORROSION.MINOR PLAY-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS-F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S TRACK ROD END BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO FOULING INNER WING.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,086 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 78,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

WIPERS PERFORMANCE POOR-SLOW.DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS/BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.N/S/R TYRE-WALL DAMAGE/EDGE WORN.CORROSION MISC R BRAKE PIPES-HOSES FERRULES.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,849 miles

brake pad warning light on

wiper operation slow

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,693 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,045 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 55,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front top strut mounts are beginning to wear

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,681 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 42,681 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 33,081 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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X715 AHU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X715 AHU, 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 X715 AHU registered?

X715 AHU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X715 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X715 AHU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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