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YL08 CRJ

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,221 mi
Last recorded152,221 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 CRJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 152,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 146,691 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 141,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 132,228 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 132,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer [sill] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 120,071 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes as slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lift in both front strut top mountings

Fail 24 Feb 2021 119,976 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes as slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lift in both front strut top mountings

Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing across center 3 quarters (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inner surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing across center 3 quarters (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing across center 3 quarters (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive down engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 114,196 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken brocken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing across center 3 quarters (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inner surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing across center 3 quarters (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing across center 3 quarters (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive down engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 102,507 miles

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

Rear Both tyres uneven wear

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

osf tyre has slight cut on tyre but no cords exposed

surface rust on brake discs will clear when vehicle driven more often

Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,797 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,819 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,229 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 70,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 70,515 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 64,624 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 20 May 2011 58,865 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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YL08 CRJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 101,087 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 YL08 CRJ, 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 18 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL08 CRJ registered?

YL08 CRJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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