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Y867 RNV

2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

264,423 mi
Last recorded264,423 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S94,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY867 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI S
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 264,423 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 264,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

BRAKE PIPES TO REAR HOSES RYSTY

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

engine noisey

Pass 1 Aug 2007 236,745 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 236,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 27 Jul 2006 176,268 miles

Crack in N/S mirror glass

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Slight play in driveshaft

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 176,268 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Crack in N/S mirror glass

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Slight play in driveshaft to joint coupling

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

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI S?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
10,722
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 16
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 8
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 8
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 7
position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance 6
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Y867 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 94,189 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI S fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y867 RNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y867 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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