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X974 ABU

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

240,370 mi
Last recorded240,370 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 240,370 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 169,020 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 167,024 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front sills damaged

advise nsr tyre odd wear pattern

Fail 12 Nov 2010 163,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 163,018 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 145,191 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre has small cracks on inner side wall

Pass 19 Nov 2008 140,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 133,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 133,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 124,275 miles

High lever stop light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2005 116,558 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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X974 ABU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X974 ABU, 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 X974 ABU registered?

X974 ABU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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