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SEAT Alhambra

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T379 SMRMOT history

T379 SMR is a green diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 93,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2024
Mileage
93,290 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T379 SMR
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
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T379 SMR was last recorded at 93,290 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 4,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2013: 55,973 miles, lower than 59,094 miles on 2 May 2012.

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
88,711 miles · 21 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,579 miles
Average per year
2,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,290 miles
  • 2022 – 88,711 miles
  • 2021 – 84,168 miles
  • 2020 – 78,783 miles
  • 2019 – 72,211 miles
  • 2018 – 67,420 miles
  • 2017 – 62,152 miles
  • 2016 – 59,258 miles
  • 2015 – 58,912 miles
  • 2014 – 57,893 miles
  • 2013 – 55,973 miles
  • 2012 – 59,094 miles
  • 2011 – 52,871 miles
  • 2010 – 50,891 miles
  • 2009 – 49,016 miles
  • 2008 – 46,858 miles
  • 2007 – 44,076 miles
  • 2006 – 41,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,290 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside top mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment & offside (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,290 miles (+4,579)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    150877032690
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside top mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass88,711 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,711 miles
    Test number
    962356121472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,681 miles (+4,513)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,681 miles
    Test number
    594571212912
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,168 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,168 miles
    Test number
    945285189191
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail84,156 miles (+5,373)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,156 miles
    Test number
    843917873367
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass78,783 miles (+6,572)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,783 miles
    Test number
    419299349239
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,211 miles
    Test number
    360535106128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail72,211 miles (+4,791)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,211 miles
    Test number
    390728756335
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass67,420 miles (+5,268)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,420 miles
    Test number
    155715536406
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre,slight cracking to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met standards,may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryVehicle converted by brotherwood for mobility use.middle row and rear seats removed.only n/s & o/s centre seat belts fitted.

  10. Pass62,152 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,152 miles
    Test number
    222174008734
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment & offside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment & offside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail62,140 miles (+2,882)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,140 miles
    Test number
    793688928606
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment & offside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment & offside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass59,258 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    473231526641
    • AdvisoryWheelchair restraining belt is frayed

  13. Pass58,912 miles (+1,019)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    315063085164
    • NoteThe wheelchair restraining belt is frayed.

  14. Pass57,893 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    345214584183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteWheel chair seat belt frayed.

  15. Fail57,893 miles (+244)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    117254774198
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteWheel chair seat belt frayed.

  16. Pass57,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,649 miles
    Test number
    876158934096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,649 miles (+1,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,649 miles
    Test number
    947478034028
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass55,973 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    307459233048
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront bothsides shocker tops have lift

  19. Fail55,973 miles (-3,121)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    447368733076
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront bothsides shocker tops have lift

  20. Pass59,094 miles (+6,223)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,094 miles
    Test number
    658163022195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,871 miles (+1,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,871 miles
    Test number
    649243941163
    • NoteO/s/f + n/s/f drop link boots split

  22. Pass50,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    240539330164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,891 miles (+1,875)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    294218530457
    • DangerousBrake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
    • FailureBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass49,016 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,016 miles
    Test number
    500238839136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    252511248127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,858 miles (+2,782)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    734861248195
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass44,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    202850957426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    443064047143
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass41,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,234 miles
    Test number
    833005136199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,234 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,234 miles
    Test number
    990405936166
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll rear seats missing

Questions about T379 SMR

Does T379 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T379 SMR expired on 22 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T379 SMR?
The MOT on T379 SMR expired on 22 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T379 SMR done?
T379 SMR was recorded at 93,290 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 2,961 miles a year.
Has T379 SMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T379 SMR has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T379 SMR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T379 SMR find?
T379 SMR passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside top mounting bushes, and 2 more.

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