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P130 LVV

1996 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,281 mi
Last recorded133,281 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 LVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 133,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 129,477 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tryre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2013 129,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tryre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 119,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 112,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 112,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 111,360 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 108,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 104,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 101,237 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 95,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dipstick tube broken exhaust crumbly

Pass 27 Mar 2007 95,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dipstick tube broken exhaust crumbly

Pass 16 Mar 2006 91,972 miles

exhaust crumbly slight wear in o/s steering

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 LVV is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVV, 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 P130 LVV registered?

P130 LVV is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P130 LVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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