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Y795 RNV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,118 mi
Last recorded239,118 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY795 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 239,118 miles

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

brake discs corroded

surface corrosion

Fail 24 May 2016 239,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

brake discs corroded

surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2015 226,569 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 226,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 222,960 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 222,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 207,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 168,841 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 159,990 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/r tyre lowq tread(just under 3mm)

rear brake hoses - ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

spare tyre below limit

Fail 19 May 2010 159,990 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/r tyre lowq tread(just under 3mm)

rear brake hoses - ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

spare tyre below limit

Pass 13 May 2009 141,521 miles

corrosion evident on n/s/r wheel arch

drivers window not operating(electric)

Pass 14 May 2008 128,159 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower swivels - dust covers split

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes rusty

slight lift in both front lower swivels

Pass 8 May 2007 111,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 99,195 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 99,052 miles

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

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

adv::: both front tyres worn

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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Y795 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,908 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 Y795 RNV, 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 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y795 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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