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P250 PBY

1997 Seat Altea XL

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,516 mi
Last recorded190,516 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 PBY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2015 190,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2015 190,516 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 180,667 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 180,667 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 170,298 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 170,298 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 167,338 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 155,853 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010
Pass 3 Sep 2009 142,844 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 142,844 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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P250 PBY is a 1997 Seat Altea XL in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P250 PBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P250 PBY registered?

P250 PBY is a 1997 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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