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P149 WTY

1996 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,684 mi
Last recorded209,684 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 WTY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 209,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 209,681 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 206,569 miles

both rear park brakes binding slightly (advise rear brake service)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 206,534 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear park brakes binding slightly (advise rear brake service)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 201,338 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 191,836 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 180,749 miles

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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P149 WTY is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P149 WTY, 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 P149 WTY registered?

P149 WTY is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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