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Y951 OEF

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,746 mi
Last recorded193,746 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 OEF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 193,746 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 180,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 166,140 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear seat base worn

Fail 27 Feb 2013 166,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear seat base worn

Pass 3 Mar 2012 152,329 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 152,329 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 135,066 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 135,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 121,421 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 103,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 89,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 89,163 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 87,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 75,573 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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Y951 OEF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y951 OEF, 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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Y951 OEF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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