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X838 EEB

2000 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

207,366 mi
Last recorded207,366 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 EEB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 207,366 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 204,167 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 200,693 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 200,689 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 195,955 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 193,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2010 193,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2009 183,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 155,831 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 144,455 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 122,378 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 122,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 98,703 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres ware on inner edges

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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X838 EEB is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Grey 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 X838 EEB, 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 X838 EEB?

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What year was X838 EEB registered?

X838 EEB is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 September 2000.

Is X838 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 EEB 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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