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Y942 RNV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,507 mi
Last recorded146,507 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 146,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish (cracking).

Offside Front Position lamp dim.

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish (cracking).

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish (cracking).

Fail 8 Jan 2019 146,505 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear axle bush mounting point corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish (cracking).

Offside Front Position lamp dim.

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish (cracking).

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish (cracking).

Pass 14 Jul 2017 146,500 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 146,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 141,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 141,380 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 136,510 miles

off side and near side outer front sills weak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 136,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 131,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2014 131,026 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2013 126,882 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 126,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 122,298 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,529 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 118,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 115,149 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 115,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 111,640 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 111,640 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 106,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 102,216 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 102,215 miles

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

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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Y942 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y942 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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What year was Y942 RNV registered?

Y942 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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