SEAT Alhambra MOT Results
Registered in 199845.1% pass rate
from 295 tests in 2017
(18% worse than other 1998 cars)
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.
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29% fail on
Suspension
(47% worse than other 1998 cars)
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12% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Attachment
- 0.34% fail on Linkage condition
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9.8% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 5.4% fail on Subframe mounting (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Component mounting
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6.4% fail on
Drive shafts
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6.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 6.1% fail on Constant velocity joints
- 0.34% fail on Couplings
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6.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
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5.4% fail on
Suspension arms
- 5.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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2.7% fail on
Macpherson strut
(6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.4% fail on Rear
- 0.68% fail on Front
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2.0% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.68% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.34% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.34% fail on Attachment
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0.34% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.34% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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12% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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26% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 9.8% fail on Stop lamp (89% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 9.2% fail on Registration plate lamp (72% worse than other 1998 cars)
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7.1% fail on
Position lamps
- 4.1% fail on Rear lamps (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Front lamps
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2.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.7% fail on Fog lamp
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2.7% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.7% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.0% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
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2.7% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Battery
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0.68% fail on
Headlamps
(80% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Headlamp (79% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Horn
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21% fail on
Brakes
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9.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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8.1% fail on
Components
- 4.7% fail on Pipes
- 4.1% fail on Hoses (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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8.1% fail on
Components
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7.5% fail on
Brake performance
- 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.1% fail on Rear wheels
- 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.7% fail on Front wheels
- 0.34% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 5.8% fail on ABS (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Hub components
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.68% fail on Brake discs
- 0.34% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.34% fail on Brake calipers
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0.68% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.68% fail on Condition
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0.68% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.34% fail on Lever
- 0.34% fail on Cable
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0.34% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.34% fail on
Pedal
- 0.34% fail on Condition
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0.34% fail on
Pedal
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0.34% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.34% fail on
Components
- 0.34% fail on Servos
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0.34% fail on
Components
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9.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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15% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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13% fail on
Steering system
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Ball joint
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0.34% fail on
Free play
- 0.34% fail on Steering rack
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2.4% fail on
Power steering
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Other components
- 0.34% fail on Drive system
- 0.34% fail on Rams
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0.68% fail on
Steering control
(6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.34% fail on Steering column
- 0.34% fail on Steering operation
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13% fail on
Steering system
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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13% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 6.1% fail on Wipers
- 4.7% fail on Washers
- 1.7% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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11% fail on
Tyres
- 5.4% fail on Condition
- 5.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.68% fail on Size/type
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7.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.7% fail on Emissions (74% better than other 1998 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.68% fail on Cap
- 0.68% fail on System
- 0.34% fail on Hose
- 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
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6.4% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 3.7% fail on Body condition
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1.4% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.4% fail on Chassis
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0.68% fail on
Doors
- 0.34% fail on Passengers front
- 0.34% fail on Passengers other
- 0.34% fail on Speedometer
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0.34% fail on
Seats
- 0.34% fail on Drivers
- 0.34% fail on Spare wheel
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5.1% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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3.7% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.4% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.68% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Attachment
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1.7% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 1.7% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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3.7% fail on
Seat belts
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1.7% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate
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1.0% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.68% fail on Attachment
- 0.34% fail on Condition
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0.34% fail on
Towbars
- 0.34% fail on Vehicle structure
Read the Honest John Review
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SEAT Alhambra (1996 - 2010)
True seven-seater with more cheerful trim than its VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy equivalents. Good car-like drive.