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Y838 NLB

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,627 mi
Last recorded73,627 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 NLB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,627 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,664 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 62,664 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear seat not fitted seat belt not tested

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,844 miles

bottom engine/gearbox mount looks a little distorted

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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Y838 NLB is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y838 NLB, 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 Y838 NLB registered?

Y838 NLB is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y838 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 NLB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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