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P181 GML

1996 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,072 mi
Last recorded81,072 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 GML
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 81,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silence outer body corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 81,065 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken clear light showing (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silence outer body corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 81,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2022 81,014 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,823 miles

Fan belt noisy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play

Rear Brake discs corroded

Underside suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2020 80,303 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 80,302 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,235 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 79,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,738 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 79,738 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 79,428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low both side (repaired) (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,100 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 79,100 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,749 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 78,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,697 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,286 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,220 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,921 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,399 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 63,398 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 60,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,659 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 59,556 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 59,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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P181 GML is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P181 GML, 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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P181 GML is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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