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Y482 LWL

2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,247 mi
Last recorded96,247 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S94,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 LWL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 96,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 89,023 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 89,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 81,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 81,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 72,960 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 62,937 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 52,300 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI S?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
10,722
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 16
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 8
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 8
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 7
position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance 6
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Y482 LWL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 94,189 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI S fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y482 LWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y482 LWL is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI S, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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