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Y824 UOW

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

245,806 mi
Last recorded245,806 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 UOW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 245,806 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 235,602 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 218,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 202,924 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 187,597 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 170,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 155,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 148,526 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 148,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 111,815 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 101,054 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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Y824 UOW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y824 UOW, 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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What year was Y824 UOW registered?

Y824 UOW is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y824 UOW safe to buy?

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