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Y816 GHP

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,110 mi
Last recorded103,110 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 GHP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 103,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf wiper split

Fail 8 May 2013 103,110 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 103,075 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 103,020 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear number plate deterioated

water in o/s/r sidelight

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear flexi brake fureels corrided

internal mirror missing

rear number plate de-lamanting

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2009 95,779 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear flexi brake fureels corrided

internal mirror missing

rear number plate de-lamanting

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,549 miles

n/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

play in front top shock mounts

rear discs corroded and worn

rear no plate in poor condition

rear seats not fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2007 80,220 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on † †all rear seats removed at time of test

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2006 71,728 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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Y816 GHP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y816 GHP, 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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Y816 GHP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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