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P130 FNB

1996 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,740 mi
Last recorded150,740 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 FNB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 150,740 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 222,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air box noisey

Pass 24 Oct 2011 222,584 miles

air box noisey

Pass 23 Nov 2010 204,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hi level brake light disconnected

Pass 12 Nov 2009 196,851 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in n/s/f leg top mount

Fail 12 Nov 2009 196,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in n/s/f leg top mount

Pass 17 Nov 2008 185,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light not connected

n/s/r one lamp not working

Fail 16 Nov 2007 172,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear seats removed

centre brake light not working

rear tyres not reinforced

Pass 16 Nov 2007 172,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all rear seats removed

centre brake light not working

rear tyres not reinforced

Pass 24 Nov 2006 154,618 miles

as orginal test no 424448026477

note rear tyres non /reinforced

Fail 24 Nov 2006 154,618 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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P130 FNB is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P130 FNB, 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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P130 FNB is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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