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S416 BTT

1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

303,688 mi
Last recorded303,688 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI128,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 BTT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra 1.9 TDI
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2007 303,688 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Centre Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 290,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 282,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 269,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 257,453 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 257,436 miles

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI?

Based on 565 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
10,040
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Stop lamp not working 18
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S416 BTT is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S416 BTT, 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 S416 BTT registered?

S416 BTT is a 1998 Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDI, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S416 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S416 BTT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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