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Y828 RNV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,176 mi
Last recorded229,176 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 229,176 miles

Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Deteriorated

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Front CV Boot Deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall

Pass 2 Aug 2019 219,602 miles

Both Front Wishbones Rear Bushes Deteriorated

Both Inner and Outer Sill Slightly Deteriorated

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front CV Boot Deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2018 211,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath also rear end nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front body corroded near front a post near top door hinges

Offside Front body corroded top area near screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker casing cover deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

heavily under sealed underneath and on mechanical components

Fail 7 Aug 2018 211,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath also rear end nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front body corroded near front a post near top door hinges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front body corroded top area near screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

heavily under sealed underneath and on mechanical components

Pass 18 Mar 2018 204,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 200,471 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in inner steering joints Child seats in rear

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 200,471 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in inner steering joints Child seats in rear

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 197,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 197,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 192,219 miles

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f upper mounts.both front tyres balding on inner edges.ex smoke from rear

Pass 6 Mar 2013 185,925 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 180,102 miles

rear brake pads getting down.slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 11 Mar 2011 173,933 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 173,862 miles

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

drivers seat worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 163,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 163,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 156,346 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 149,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 141,831 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 141,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 134,849 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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Y828 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y828 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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Y828 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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