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V381 FTR

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,636 mi
Last recorded154,636 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 FTR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 154,636 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns/os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 154,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns/os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 153,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 147,055 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 147,046 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 141,280 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,010 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 130,050 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,801 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 115,581 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,836 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 107,836 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 102,794 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 94,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 87,246 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,246 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2007 76,920 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 76,919 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 66,098 miles

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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V381 FTR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 114,901 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 V381 FTR, 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 26 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V381 FTR registered?

V381 FTR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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