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P140 ORO

1996 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

270,496 mi
Last recorded270,496 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 ORO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 270,496 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 270,496 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 264,736 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 264,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 260,359 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 260,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 256,350 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 256,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 250,339 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 250,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 246,002 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 246,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 239,433 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 239,433 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 234,148 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 224,967 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 208,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 197,917 miles

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

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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P140 ORO is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P140 ORO, 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 P140 ORO registered?

P140 ORO is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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