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X972 JCW

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,943 mi
Last recorded116,943 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 JCW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 116,943 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 116,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 100,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 96,802 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/r tyre tread low+ tread cracked

play in both front suspension top mounts

raer exhaust silencer rusty

rearmost seats removed

tyre size 215/55/16

Fail 13 Dec 2010 96,802 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/r tyre tread low+ tread cracked

o/s/f tyre tread low

play in both front suspension top mounts

raer exhaust silencer rusty

rearmost seats removed

tyre size 215/55/16

Pass 21 Dec 2009 94,037 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 89,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear seats missing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 85,721 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 81,573 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 81,573 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 76,160 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 76,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X972 JCW is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X972 JCW, 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 X972 JCW registered?

X972 JCW is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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