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Y964 RNV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,871 mi
Last recorded218,871 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 218,871 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 214,963 miles

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

front chasis slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f sills slightly damaged

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 214,958 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front chasis slightly corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f sills slightly damaged

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 209,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 205,253 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Dec 2011 200,135 miles

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

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)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Dec 2011 200,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 190,293 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 177,260 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 161,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 146,466 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 146,442 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 126,640 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 111,217 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 111,217 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 111,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y964 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y964 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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Y964 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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