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Y83 FEV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,683 mi
Last recorded197,683 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 FEV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 197,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two center pipes just passable (3.6.B.2c)

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

all rear brake pipes covered with grease/underseal so not visible

n/s head lamp aim only just passable

n/s rear of inner sill rusty & two front outriggers rusty

pad warning light on ,pads ok but brake fluid level can not be seen ?

tape on o/s door mirror , works ok

upper & lower covers fitted some parts not visible

Pass 10 Mar 2016 180,074 miles

brake pad light on ?

Pass 10 Mar 2015 163,112 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2014 144,052 miles

advise checking center & rear brake pipes as hard to see due to underseal ?

pad worning light wire broken on n/s front

Pass 11 Mar 2013 125,507 miles

dash light for pad wear on but pads ok

rear steel brake pipes all covered with grease

Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,918 miles

raer of ex rusty by rear box

two rear seats not fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,588 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,335 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small age cracks in n/s rear tyre passable but i advise fiting a new one

Fail 4 Mar 2010 80,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small age cracks in n/s rear tyre passable but i advise fiting a new one

Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,993 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,566 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 60,566 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 52,363 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,363 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,923 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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Y83 FEV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y83 FEV, 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 Y83 FEV registered?

Y83 FEV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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