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N259 SBE

1996 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

298,783 mi
Last recorded298,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 SBE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2007 298,783 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 280,414 miles

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall, perishing.

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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N259 SBE is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 165,122 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 N259 SBE, 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 30 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N259 SBE registered?

N259 SBE is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N259 SBE safe to buy?

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