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N759 YNH

1996 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

260,996 mi
Last recorded260,996 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN759 YNH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 260,996 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 260,996 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 245,206 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 245,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 232,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 232,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R Door does not open

O/S and N/S rear shock absorber shaft sheilds rusted

O/S/R and N/S/F brake pipes have surface rust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Your vehicles front brakes have just meet front balance

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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N759 YNH is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N759 YNH, 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 N759 YNH registered?

N759 YNH is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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