SEAT logo

SEAT Alhambra

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T271 TGPMOT history

T271 TGP is a green diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
170,303 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T271 TGP in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T271 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 TGP was last recorded at 170,303 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2016: 144,538 miles, lower than 388,921 miles on 8 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
170,269 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,303 miles
  • 2021 – 160,181 miles
  • 2020 – 154,970 miles
  • 2019 – 153,971 miles
  • 2018 – 151,323 miles
  • 2016 – 144,592 miles
  • 2015 – 388,921 miles
  • 2014 – 133,186 miles
  • 2013 – 127,313 miles
  • 2012 – 119,748 miles
  • 2011 – 112,867 miles
  • 2010 – 104,094 miles
  • 2009 – 95,577 miles
  • 2008 – 87,952 miles
  • 2007 – 80,540 miles
  • 2006 – 72,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,303 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEngine dampRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryO/s/f outer cv boot dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on edges- change soonRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering slightly noisy- level okRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear pads wearing lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryWindscreen has cracks bottom areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • N/s/r brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has crack on bottom area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,303 miles (+34)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,303 miles
    Test number
    878260872880
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer cv boot damp
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on edges- change soon
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly noisy- level ok
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has cracks bottom area

  2. Fail170,269 miles (+10,088)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,269 miles
    Test number
    350162638307
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer cv boot damp
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on edges- change soon
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly noisy- level ok
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has cracks bottom area

  3. Pass160,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    160,181 miles
    Test number
    926842586130
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has crack on bottom area

  4. Fail160,181 miles (+5,211)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,181 miles
    Test number
    697702466540
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers poor (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine damp
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has crack on bottom area

  5. Pass154,970 miles (+81)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,970 miles
    Test number
    447679494125
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryNO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

  6. Fail154,889 miles (+918)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,889 miles
    Test number
    243467099303
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryNO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

  7. Fail153,971 miles (+2,648)7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,971 miles
    Test number
    878197415598
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too far to the left ((BOTH)) (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ((BOTH)) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ((BOTH)) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((BOTH)) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ((BOTH)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ((BOTH)) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,323 miles (+496)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,323 miles
    Test number
    445300365389
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryMovement to both front top strut mounts
    • AdvisoryN/S rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail150,827 miles (+6,235)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,827 miles
    Test number
    753587531866
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryMovement to both front top strut mounts
    • AdvisoryN/S rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass144,592 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,592 miles
    Test number
    689386282660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail144,538 miles (-244,383)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,538 miles
    Test number
    800133110944
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass388,921 miles (+250,003)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    388,921 miles
    Test number
    968918995040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteDeterioration in exhaust system

  13. Fail138,918 miles (+5,732)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,918 miles
    Test number
    686687595031
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteDeterioration in exhaust system

  14. Pass133,186 miles (+5,873)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    133,186 miles
    Test number
    716560004144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn very low
    • NoteWear in rear anti roll bar "offside outer mounting bush"

  15. Pass127,313 miles (+7,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    127,313 miles
    Test number
    136338893404
    • NoteCatalyst section of exhaust in very poor condition
    • NoteSlight perishing in both front flexi brake hoses

  16. Pass119,748 miles (+6,881)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,748 miles
    Test number
    546093092073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCatalyst section of exhaust in poor condition
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads worn to minimum thickness

  17. Pass112,867 miles (+8,773)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    112,867 miles
    Test number
    167804401137
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCatalyst section of exhaust in poor condition

  18. Pass104,094 miles (+8,517)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,094 miles
    Test number
    462724980091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCatalyst section of exhaust in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low & wear in front brake discs

  19. Pass95,577 miles (+7,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,577 miles
    Test number
    541982899054
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low and in poor condition

  20. Pass87,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,952 miles
    Test number
    222232808425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,952 miles (+7,412)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,952 miles
    Test number
    514482408109
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass80,540 miles (+8,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,540 miles
    Test number
    773298387046
    • NoteBORDER LINE WEAR/MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT (RECOMMEND ATTENTION)

  23. Pass72,524 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,524 miles
    Test number
    392972286068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit
    • NoteCentre row, centre seat missing. (seat belt not checked)

Questions about T271 TGP

Does T271 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T271 TGP expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T271 TGP?
The MOT on T271 TGP expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T271 TGP done?
T271 TGP was recorded at 170,303 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has T271 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 TGP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T271 TGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T271 TGP find?
T271 TGP passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: both rear brake pipes corroded; engine damp; o/s/f outer cv boot damp, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T271 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.