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Y796 BWP

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,191 mi
Last recorded164,191 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 BWP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 164,191 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both body sills corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2017 163,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion Both side outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie rod end ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod end ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 147,919 miles

Offside Front Body sill slightly damaged

Oil leak

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 147,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body sill slightly damaged

Oil leak

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

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

Pass 16 May 2015 131,497 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

damage to o/s/f body sill

rear brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

Fail 16 May 2015 131,497 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

damage to o/s/f body sill

rear brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

Pass 28 Apr 2014 124,700 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 118,193 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 110,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 104,769 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 99,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 89,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 81,364 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded (not blowing)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack between tread pattern and slightly out of shape!!

Pass 17 May 2007 72,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 56,608 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 56,600 miles

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

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

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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Y796 BWP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y796 BWP, 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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Y796 BWP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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