MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
offside rear park brake slightly low in effort but met minimum efficiency
Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?
Based on 565 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.
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R996 FCT is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 140,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 R996 FCT, 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 29 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 R996 FCT registered?
R996 FCT is a 1997 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R996 FCT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R996 FCT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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