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Y915 NLB

2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,761 mi
Last recorded122,761 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE119,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 NLB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI SE
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 122,761 miles

Bonnet catch stiff.

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

Fuel pipe at filter damp

NSR Bumper damaged

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

OSR Tyre worn bald on edges

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2013 122,761 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fuel pipe at filter damp

NSR Bumper damaged

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

OSR Tyre worn bald on edges

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 115,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 May 2012 115,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 105,448 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on the inside edge.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 105,448 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on the inside edge.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,939 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 96,939 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 89,779 miles

nearside front track rod end boot split

Fail 18 Dec 2008 89,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front track rod end boot split

Pass 17 Dec 2007 83,940 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 83,940 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 76,837 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 76,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside rear 1st brake hose slightly deteriorated

offside rear light lens slightly damged

oil level at minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 9 Aug 2005 67,631 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI SE?

Based on 323 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
8,311
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9
position lamp(s) not working 9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated 7
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 6
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Y915 NLB is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 119,976 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 SE fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y915 NLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y915 NLB registered?

Y915 NLB is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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