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Y998 EAJ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,936 mi
Last recorded141,936 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 EAJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 141,936 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

both outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2015 138,396 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 138,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 132,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 125,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 116,372 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 107,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear hand brake cable corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,454 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,291 miles

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

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 19 Jan 2008 85,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,912 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 68,912 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y998 EAJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y998 EAJ, 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 Y998 EAJ registered?

Y998 EAJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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