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SEAT Alhambra

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T538 OANMOT history

T538 OAN is a silver diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 161,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
161,332 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 OAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T538 OAN was last recorded at 161,332 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 2,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,293 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,039 miles
Average per year
5,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,332 miles
  • 2023 – 159,293 miles
  • 2022 – 154,337 miles
  • 2021 – 148,853 miles
  • 2020 – 146,294 miles
  • 2019 – 141,226 miles
  • 2018 – 136,602 miles
  • 2017 – 130,989 miles
  • 2016 – 126,717 miles
  • 2015 – 121,865 miles
  • 2014 – 116,654 miles
  • 2013 – 111,128 miles
  • 2012 – 106,176 miles
  • 2011 – 96,943 miles
  • 2010 – 89,284 miles
  • 2009 – 82,288 miles
  • 2008 – 74,809 miles
  • 2007 – 66,505 miles
  • 2006 – 59,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,332 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor box section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside 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))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met the requirements.
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroding.

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside rear and both front tyres worn on inner edges.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear registration pate starting to fade.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail161,332 miles (+2,039)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,332 miles
    Test number
    579512753789
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor box section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met the requirements.
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroding.

  2. Pass159,293 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,293 miles
    Test number
    719240600061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,337 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,337 miles
    Test number
    613647584734
    • AdvisoryRear registration pate starting to fade.

  4. Fail154,291 miles (+5,438)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,291 miles
    Test number
    264916382902
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear registration pate starting to fade.

  5. Pass148,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,853 miles
    Test number
    347895940997
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and both front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryRear washer inop.

  6. Fail148,853 miles (+2,559)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,853 miles
    Test number
    880552164005
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and both front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryRear washer inop.

  7. Pass146,294 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,294 miles
    Test number
    386188454564
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and both front tyres worn on inner edges.

  8. Fail146,275 miles (+5,049)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,275 miles
    Test number
    605247664079
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and both front tyres worn on inner edges.

  9. Pass141,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,226 miles
    Test number
    808853872755
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

  10. Fail141,226 miles (+4,624)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,226 miles
    Test number
    774258300035
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

  11. Pass136,602 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,602 miles
    Test number
    584974040081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,989 miles (+4,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,989 miles
    Test number
    958322869565
    • AdvisoryNail near edge of nearside front tyre. (Punctured)

  13. Pass126,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,717 miles
    Test number
    471833388911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,717 miles (+4,852)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,717 miles
    Test number
    901844346915
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass121,865 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,865 miles
    Test number
    958391555071
    • NoteRear reg plate starting to fade.

  16. Fail121,865 miles (+5,211)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,865 miles
    Test number
    628121555047
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear reg plate starting to fade.

  17. Pass116,654 miles (+5)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,654 miles
    Test number
    359302154046
    • NoteNearside track rod end gaiter perishing.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.
    • NoteSlight buckle in offside front road wheel.
    • NoteStone chip in front windscreen.

  18. Fail116,649 miles (+5,521)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,649 miles
    Test number
    147811254478
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNearside track rod end gaiter perishing.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.
    • NoteSlight buckle in offside front road wheel.
    • NoteStone chip in front windscreen.

  19. Pass111,128 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    111,128 miles
    Test number
    256426053074
    • NoteFront exhaust section repaired and blowing slightly.

  20. Fail111,112 miles (+4,936)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,112 miles
    Test number
    166313653435
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront exhaust section repaired and blowing slightly.
    • NoteLimited reserve travel on park brake lever.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure.

  21. Pass106,176 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,176 miles
    Test number
    429463852021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,127 miles (+9,184)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,127 miles
    Test number
    297795142071
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass96,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,943 miles
    Test number
    145968141414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail96,943 miles (+7,659)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,943 miles
    Test number
    939278441021
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass89,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,284 miles
    Test number
    224837140050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,284 miles (+6,996)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,284 miles
    Test number
    732057140043
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass82,288 miles (+7,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    593945459094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass74,809 miles (+8,304)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,809 miles
    Test number
    192700558032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,505 miles (+6,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    832961457070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass59,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,816 miles
    Test number
    900806046090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T538 OAN

Does T538 OAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 OAN expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 OAN?
The MOT on T538 OAN expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 OAN done?
T538 OAN was recorded at 161,332 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 5,628 miles a year.
Has T538 OAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 OAN has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T538 OAN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T538 OAN find?
T538 OAN failed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded both rear; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor box section; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, and 11 more.

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