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MIG 8238

2002 Seat Alhambra TDI S

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,846 mi
Last recorded167,846 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI S105,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 8238
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 167,846 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 167,671 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI S?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
10,722
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 16
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 8
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 8
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 7
position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance 6
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MIG 8238 is a 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI S in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,103 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 TDI S fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MIG 8238, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MIG 8238 registered?

MIG 8238 is a 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI S, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is MIG 8238 safe to buy?

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