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Y948 TGD

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,922 mi
Last recorded85,922 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 TGD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,922 miles

BOTH Front tyres worn close to cords OUTSIDE measured prescribed area

Centre Exhaust hanger broken but adequately supported at time of inspection

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint (os)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 19 Apr 2014 85,757 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BOTH Front tyres worn close to cords OUTSIDE measured prescribed area

Centre Exhaust hanger broken but adequately supported at time of inspection

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 70,512 miles

EML on

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front wipers juddering

underside covered in mud

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,512 miles

EML on

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front wipers juddering

underside covered in mud

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 55,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 55,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,918 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 50,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,838 miles

Bracket on centre exhaust broken

Exhaust clamp missing on tailpipe to centre section jiont

Heat sheild loose on catalyst

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,753 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,333 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 38,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,705 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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Y948 TGD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y948 TGD, 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 Y948 TGD registered?

Y948 TGD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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