MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,871 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front no plate damaged(just acceptable)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear seats removed at time of test
chip on windscreen outside of zone a
drivers rear seat belts are in poor condition
front number plate water ingress
nearside door mirror cracked
offside front and nearside front flexi brake hoses perrished
play in steering rack
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper blades smearing, just acceptable
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?
Based on 565 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R854 MGC is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 128,871 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 1.9 TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R854 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R854 MGC registered?
R854 MGC is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 9 January 1998.
Is R854 MGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R854 MGC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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